Comethers

/kəˈmɛðərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of comether; multiple people skilled at persuasion or coaxing, or in regional usage, nonsensical talk or excuses.

Etymology

Plural form of 'comether', with the plural 's' suffix. In some dialects, appears related to evasive language or 'comeuppance'.

Kelly Says

Regional dialect dictionaries reveal that the same word can mean both 'smooth-talking people' and 'nonsense excuses'—perhaps reflecting the folk wisdom that the best persuaders are often those spinning tall tales.

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