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City in California, United States
Compton is a city located in the Gateway Cities region of southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, situated south of downtown Los Angeles
Compton,_California
Easy Company soldier and jurist (1921–2012)
miniseries of the same name, in which Compton was portrayed by Neal McDonough. Compton was born in Los Angeles, California. Early on, he gave himself the nickname
Lynn_Compton
1989 studio album by N.W.A
affiliate the D.O.C. The album's lyrics depict the conditions of life in Compton, California, while also expressing hostility toward rival groups and law enforcement
Straight_Outta_Compton
Subset of Crips gang
The Nutty Blocc Compton Crips are a "set" of the Crips gang alliance, based in Compton, California. The Nutty Blocc Compton Crips have been described
Nutty_Blocc_Compton_Crips
Unincorporated community in California, United States
known as East Compton, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States
East Rancho Dominguez, California
East_Rancho_Dominguez,_California
2015 film by F. Gary Gray
Outstanding Motion Picture at the 47th NAACP Image Awards. In 1986, Compton, California, Eazy-E narrowly evades a police raid at a crack house. The following
Straight_Outta_Compton_(film)
This article lists notable people who are natives of Compton, California, or have been residents of the city. Anthony Anderson – actor, comedian Daysha
List of people from Compton, California
List_of_people_from_Compton,_California
Public high school in California, United States
Centennial High School is a public high school in Compton, California, operating as part of the Compton Unified School District. Construction of Centennial
Centennial High School (Compton, California)
Centennial_High_School_(Compton,_California)
Gang in southern California
The South Side Compton Crips (also known as the South Side Crips) are a "set" of the Crips gang alliance, based in Compton, California. This gang is known
South_Side_Compton_Crips
2002 murder in Compton, California
manager at Death Row Records, was shot dead at a gas station in Compton, California. The murder was believed to be the result of fighting between two
Murder_of_Alton_McDonald
California, United States (1888–2000)
The Compton Police Department was the municipal law enforcement agency for the city of Compton, California until it was disbanded by the City Council in
Compton_Police_Department
1997 murder in Compton, California
"Heron" Palmer (October 8, 1962 - June 1, 1997), was shot dead in Compton, California. Palmer's death was followed by the murders of several other Mob
Murder_of_Aaron_Palmer
American record executive and convicted felon (born 1965)
in October 2034, when he will be 69 years old. Knight was born in Compton, California, the son of Maxine Dikemen and Marion Knight Sr. His name Suge (pronounced
Suge_Knight
Community college in Compton, California, US
Compton College is a public community college in Compton, California. From 2006, when it lost its regional accreditation, to 2017, when it regained that
Compton_College
Deputy Gang within the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
The Compton Executioners is a deputy gang within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). In July 2021, U.S. Congressional Representative Maxine
Compton_Executioners
American gang member and murder suspect (1974–1998)
alleged affiliations to the California-based gang known as the South Side Compton Crips. Detective Tim Brennan of the Compton Police Department filed an
Orlando_Anderson
American rapper (born 1990)
9, 1990, in Compton, California. He grew up in Paramount, California going to Paramount High and Mayfair High in Bellflower, California but represents
YG_(rapper)
Horseback riding group
The Compton Cowboys are a group of friends from childhood who use horseback riding and equestrian culture to provide a positive influence on inner-city
Compton_Cowboys
American rapper (1964–1995)
is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap". Born in Compton, California, Wright had several legal troubles before founding Ruthless in 1987
Eazy-E
Public high school in California, US
Compton High School is a high school in Compton, California, United States, part of the Compton Unified School District. Compton Union High School opened
Compton_High_School
American rapper (born 1965)
release of his third album, Compton (2015), he issued a public apology. Andre Romell Young was born in Compton, California, on February 18, 1965, the son
Dr._Dre
Unincorporated community in California, United States
West Compton and also known as East Gardena, is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California. Per
West Rancho Dominguez, California
West_Rancho_Dominguez,_California
Law for changing school administration
invoked by parents in the Compton, Adelanto, Anaheim, and LAUSD school districts of California.[citation needed] In California, parents of children enrolled
Parent_trigger
This is a list of mayors of Compton, California. While 65% of Compton's residents are Hispanic or Latino American (2010), there is yet to be a Hispanic
List of mayors of Compton, California
List_of_mayors_of_Compton,_California
Sculpture in Compton, California
memorial dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. in the civic center of Compton, California. It was built in 1978 by Gerald Gladstone. The architect of the civic
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Compton)
Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Memorial_(Compton)
Private, all-female school in Compton, California, United States
of Angels Academy was a private Catholic high school for girls in Compton, California. It was established in 1995 through the merger of two all-girl schools
Queen of Angels Academy (Compton, California)
Queen_of_Angels_Academy_(Compton,_California)
American actress (born 1989)
and Into the Deep (2025). Taylor-Compton was born Desariee Starr Compton, on February 21, 1989, in Long Beach, California. Her mother is Mexican. Her father
Scout_Taylor-Compton
Musical artist
Jacob Lusk (born 1987/1988) is an American singer from Compton, California, who finished in fifth place on the tenth season of American Idol. He is also
Jacob_Lusk
American rapper (born 1989)
(2019). Micheal Ray Stevenson was born on November 19, 1989, in Compton, California, and raised there until he "was about 11, 12", before moving to adjacent
Tyga
American actor and filmmaker (born 1955)
Costner was born on January 18, 1955, in Lynwood, California, and grew up in Compton, California. His parents were William and Sharon Costner. He is
Kevin_Costner
American murder case
On September 14, 2003, she was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Compton, California, by Robert E. Maxfield. Yetunde was the oldest of Oracene Price's
Murder_of_Yetunde_Price
American tennis coach (born 1942)
both of whom would become tennis champions. The family resided in Compton, California. Williams and Oracene divorced in 2002; his eldest stepdaughter Yetunde
Richard Williams (tennis coach)
Richard_Williams_(tennis_coach)
School district in California, United States
Compton Unified School District is a school district headquartered in Compton, California, United States. The district serves almost all of Compton, all
Compton Unified School District
Compton_Unified_School_District
American actress
Kayla Compton is an American actress. She is best known for playing Allegra Garcia in the superhero series The Flash. Compton was born in Salinas, California
Kayla_Compton
American rapper (born 1969)
Ren, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Compton, California. He is the founder and owner of the independent record label Villain
MC_Ren
Basketball player selection
(Brunswick, Georgia) Tyson Chandler – F/C, Dominguez High School (Compton, California) Ousmane Cisse – F, St. Jude Educational Institute (Montgomery, Alabama)
2001_NBA_draft
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Compton in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Compton may refer to: Compton (federal electoral district), a former Quebec federal electoral district
Compton
Historic cemetery in Los Angeles County, California
Woodlawn Memorial Park, is a historic cemetery in Compton, California, United States. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles County. The cemetery
Woodlawn Memorial Park (Compton, California)
Woodlawn_Memorial_Park_(Compton,_California)
American hip hop group
Jeff", is an American rap group from Southern California. Rodney O, from Riverside, and Joe Cooley, from Compton, and General Jeff, from Los Angeles. Best
Rodney-O_&_Joe_Cooley
Airport in Compton, California
-118.24361 Compton/Woodley Airport (IATA: CPM, ICAO: KCPM, FAA LID: CPM) is a public airport in Compton, southern Los Angeles County, California, 2 miles
Compton/Woodley_Airport
American rapper (born 1971)
American rapper and actor. Many of his songs are based on his life in Compton, California. His stage name was partly inspired by the numeral in KRS-One's name
MC_Eiht
American rapper (born 1965)
Straight Outta Compton (1989), the latter of which was released shortly after he left the group. Nazel was born in Compton, California. He was the son
Arabian_Prince
American actor and comedian (born 1970)
series Star Search to debut the following year. Anderson was born in Compton, California. His mother, Doris Bowman (née Hancox), was a telephone operator
Anthony_Anderson
American actress (1930–2023)
in Compton, California, where she was raised. She has a brother Jack three years older. She began to model at age fifteen. She graduated from Compton High
Elaine_Devry
American restaurant chain
restaurant chain based in Southern California. Founded in 1971, it has been seen as a symbol of Compton, California. The restaurant is not to be confused
Tam's_Burgers
American music producer and DJ (born 1961)
producer, and former pornographic film producer and director from Compton, California. DJ Yella began his career as a member of the World Class Wreckin'
DJ_Yella
American politician (born 1982)
born April 17, 1982) is an American politician who was the mayor of Compton, California from 2013 to 2021. She won the election by defeating both incumbent
Aja_Brown
American hip hop group
Compton's Most Wanted (C.M.W.) is an American gangsta rap group and part of the early West Coast hip-hop scene. The leaders of the group are MC Eiht and
Compton's_Most_Wanted
American basketball player (born 1989)
Association and the VTB United League. Jennings was born to Alice Knox in Compton, California. He has a half brother named Terrence Phillips, a former guard for
Brandon_Jennings
American basketball player and executive (born 1980)
Prince was born on February 28, 1980, in Compton, California. He attended Dominguez High School in Compton. Prince played four seasons (1998 to 2002)
Tayshaun_Prince
California historic landmark
The Heritage House is the oldest remaining house in Compton, California. It was built in 1869 at 209 South Acacia Street. In 1869, when A. R. Loomis built
Heritage House (Compton, California)
Heritage_House_(Compton,_California)
American riding club
Motorcycle Club, also referred to as the Compton Moonshiners Motorcycle Club, was started in Compton California in 1934. The Moonshiners Motorcycle Club
Moonshiners_Motorcycle_Club
American chef, entrepreneur, and television personality
restaurateur, and television personality. Bludso was born in 1965 in Compton, California. His father was a police officer at the Los Angeles Police Department;
Kevin_Bludso
American baseball player (born 1958)
Academy, located in Compton, California. Before being drafted to the Major League Baseball (MLB), he played three seasons at California State Polytechnic
Darrell_Miller
1995 single by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre
Nadia Cassini, Jodeci, B-Legit and E-40. The video was shot in Compton, California. The first video can be found on the DualDisc of All Eyez on Me and
California_Love
American gang
Palmer, Suge Knight's bodyguard and friend, who was shot and killed in Compton on June 1, 1997. Alton "Buntry" McDonald, who was close friends with Suge
Mob_Piru
Place in California, United States
Downtown Compton is the major business district of the city of Compton, California. Downtown Compton started out as a thriving and safe environment throughout
Downtown_Compton
Gang in Los Angeles
during the early 2000s. The Neigborhood Piru formed in the 1970s in Compton, California. The gang was named after the various streets in their neighborhood
Fruit_Town_Piru
American rock musician (born 1965)
Cascade Party of Washington. Krist Anthony Novoselic was born in Compton, California, on May 16, 1965, the son of Croatian immigrants Kristo Novaselić
Krist_Novoselic
American basketball player (born 1982)
freshman in high school, Chandler enrolled at Dominguez High School in Compton, California. The school was known for its athletics, producing basketball players
Tyson_Chandler
singles, one video album and five music videos. N.W.A was formed in Compton, California in 1986 by Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, Arabian Prince and Ice Cube
N.W.A_discography
American runner and police officer convicted for bank robbery
14, 2010. According to the Tupac documentary Assassination: Battle for Compton, citing official legal documents, a reliable jail informant by the name
David_Mack_(police_officer)
American actor (1928–2002)
destroyed by the Great Depression. Coburn was raised in Compton, California, where he attended Compton Junior College. In 1950, Coburn was drafted into the
James_Coburn
Public high school in Compton, California, United States
in Compton, California. It is part of the Compton Unified School District. Dominguez High School is named after Don Manuel Domínguez, a California rancher
Manuel_Dominguez_High_School
American rapper (born 1970)
Quik or Da Quiksta, is an American rapper and record producer from Compton, California, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop
DJ_Quik
American soul and disco girl group
family group in the 1970s, formed in 1971. The group hailed from Compton, California but were based in Detroit, Michigan. The Jackson Sisters were Jacqueline
The_Jackson_Sisters
2012 American film
owner of a children's academy as well as a Christmas tree lot in Compton, California, during the week before Christmas. Big Earl suffers a heart attack
Christmas_in_Compton
American rapper (born 1984)
cannabis grower and supplier. Eric Darnell Wright Jr. was born in Compton, California on April 23, 1984, and is the son of popular rapper Eazy-E. Wright
Lil_Eazy-E
Group of the Piru gang alliance
started in Compton, California in the 1970s, but has since spread to other parts of the United States. The Tree Top Piru formed in Compton, California in the
Tree_Top_Piru
American video game publisher
Sunday Driver, a documentary about the Majestics Lowrider Club in Compton, California, and The Introduction, an animated film that details the events leading
Rockstar_Games
Grammy Award-nominated rapper, actress and community activist from Compton, California. She came into the public eye as the protégé of gangsta rapper Ice
List of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood cast members
List_of_Love_&_Hip_Hop:_Hollywood_cast_members
American football player (born 1998)
in the Supplemental Draft. Thompson was born in Compton, California and grew up in Compton, California. He originally attended La Serna High School where
Jalen_Thompson
American hip-hop group
for Niggaz Wit Attitudes) was an American hip-hop group formed in Compton, California, in 1987. Among the earliest and most significant figures of the
N.W.A
American politician (1918–1990)
was an American politician and accountant who served as mayor of Compton, California, from 1977 until 1981. Cade was born in Hardin County, Texas, on
Lionel_Cade
Doubles partnership between Venus and Serena Williams
here and there. I even heard one angry voice telling us to go back to Compton. It was unbelievable ... We refused to return to Indian Wells. Even now
Williams_sisters
American musician (born 1998)
world by Time magazine in 2023. Steve Thomas Lacy-Moya was born in Compton, California, on May 23, 1998, the son of a Black American mother and Filipino
Steve_Lacy
American basketball player (born 1972)
Leslie got inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. Leslie was born in Compton, California, the daughter of Christine Lauren Leslie, who stood 6 feet 3 inches
Lisa_Leslie
American rapper (1967–2020)
between members of the California-based Bloods and Crips street gangs. Johnson was himself affiliated with the Kelly Park Compton Crips. Richard Johnson
Tweedy_Bird_Loc
Criminal organization
The Kelly Park Compton Crips (KPCC), formerly known as the Kelly Park Hustler Crips, are a "set" of the Crips gang alliance, which originated in Kelly
Kelly_Park_Compton_Crips
American rapper (1963–2022)
who divorced his father, who was a carpenter, and they moved to Compton, California, when Ivey was eight years old. Ivey was severely asthmatic and,
Coolio
American actress (born 1970)
born Carol Denise Ensley, in Los Angeles, California, on February 23, 1970. She was raised in Compton, California. At the age of five, Nash developed an
Niecy_Nash
American gang unit duo
1959) joined the Compton Police Department as officers in 1982 and 1983, respectively. In 1988, they were promoted to become Compton's two-man gang unit
Timothy M. Brennan and Robert Ladd
Timothy_M._Brennan_and_Robert_Ladd
American rapper and actor (born 1993)
January 2026 after two seasons. Staples was born on July 2, 1993 in Compton, California. The majority of his family are immigrants from Haiti, who first
Vince_Staples
Dance move
Crip Walk Demonstration of the crip walk Genre Hip-hop dance Year Early 1970s Origin Compton, California, U.S.
Crip_Walk
Musical artist
electro-rap to G-funk: A social history of rap music in Los Angeles and Compton, California". In Mickey Hess (ed.). Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide. Santa
The_Unknown_DJ
Regional subgenre of hip-hop
young disc jockey from Compton, California formed a partnership with another DJ named Rodger Clayton from Los Angeles, California who created a promotion
West_Coast_hip-hop
Topics referred to by the same term
West Compton can refer to: West Compton, California, USA West Compton, Dorset, England West Compton, Somerset, England This disambiguation page lists articles
West_Compton
American bodybuilder
champion of Mr. World three times. Brown was born and raised in Compton, California. He is the father of NFL wide receivers Equanimeous and Amon-Ra St
John_Brown_(bodybuilder)
Bloods gang member implicated in the murder of the Notorious B.I.G. (1960–2003)
filed against him. Wardell Fouse was born in Kentucky and moved to Compton, California on Bradfield Avenue with his family, where he became a member of
Wardell_Fouse
American-Samoan reggae singer (born 1983)
the Reggae Albums chart. Afemata was born in Long Beach, California and grew up in nearby Compton with six siblings in a Samoan American family. As a child
J_Boog
American financial literacy entrepreneur and businessman (born 1966)
Los Angeles, California, to Johnnie Will Smith and Juanita Smith, He was born John Bryant Smith. Bryant was raised primarily in Compton, and in the South
John_Hope_Bryant
American football player (1971–2024)
inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013. Allen grew up in Compton, California, and had a troubled childhood, including contracting meningitis and
Larry_Allen
American actor and wrestler (1958–2020)
Duane Lister Sr. and Mildred (née Edwards) Lister. He grew up in Compton, California. Since birth, he had a deformed and detached retina in his right
Tommy_Lister_Jr.
American skateboarder
by his nicknames "TK" or "Compton-Ass Terry", is an American former professional skateboarder from Long Beach, California. He was sponsored by Baker
Terry_Kennedy_(skateboarder)
American rapper
in Nutty Blocc in Compton, California. He and his brother Arlandis Hinton, also known as B.G. Knocc Out, became Nutty Blocc Compton Crips, a Crip set
Dresta
American actor (born 1994)
(born February 9, 1994) is an American actor. Chambers grew up in Compton, California. He decided at age six that he wanted to become an actor. Chambers
Philemon_Chambers
American former drug trafficker
drug lord best known for the drug empire he established in Los Angeles, California, in the early to mid 1980s. He was sentenced to life in prison, though
Freeway_Ricky_Ross
American live-action television sitcom
scripted live-action comedy features Jesus Christ living in modern-day Compton, California, on a mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood
Black_Jesus_(TV_series)
American reality TV series (2019–)
an African American owned and operated tattoo shop, IAM Compton, located in Compton, California. On May 8, 2023, VH1 announced that additional episodes
Black_Ink_Crew:_Los_Angeles
1996 killing in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
member of the Mob Pirus gang based in Compton, California, spotted Orlando Anderson, from the rival South Side Compton Crips gang, in the MGM Grand lobby
Murder_of_Tupac_Shakur
COMPTON CALIFORNIA
COMPTON CALIFORNIA
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Compton.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places in Hertfordshire and Hampshire, both named from the Old English personal name C̄ma + Old English tūn ‘settlement’.English : variant of Kempton.
Surname or Lastname
English (Lancashire)
English (Lancashire) : habitational name from a place in North Yorkshire named Coulton, probably from Old English col ‘(char)coal’ + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Middle English personal name, Colstan, which is probably from Old Norse Kolsteinn, composed of the elements kol ‘charcoal’ + steinn ‘stone’.English : habitational name from Colston Basset in Nottinghamshire, or the nearby Car Colston, both of which seem to have originally been named from the Old Norse personal name Kolr + Old English tūn ‘settlement’. The first syllable of Car Colson was originally the defining prefix kirk ‘church’.English : habitational name from Coulston in Wiltshire, which is named with the genitive case of an Old English personal name Cufel (diminutive of Cufa) + Old English tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Campton in Bedfordshire, named in Old English as ‘settlement (Old English tūn) by the Camel river’ (a lost river-name of Celtic origin).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : see Cumpston.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of various places, for example in Essex, Suffolk, and Warwickshire, named Clopton from Old English clopp(a) ‘rock’, ‘hill’ + tūn ‘settlement’.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
From the Winding Farm
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : habitational name from any of various places called Colton in England, perhaps also Colton House in Scotland. Examples in Norfolk, Staffordshire, and North Yorkshire are from the Old English personal name Cola (or the cognate Old Norse Koli; see Cole 2) + Old English tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’. The place so named in Somerset has as its first element the Old English personal name Cūla (of uncertain origin). The one in Cumbria has a river name apparently derived from a Celtic word meaning ‘hazel’.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : habitational name from any of the numerous places called Hampton, including the cities of Southampton and Northampton (both of which were originally simply Hamtun). These all share the final Old English element tÅ«n ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’, but the first is variously hÄm ‘homestead’, hamm ‘water meadow’, or hÄ“an, weak dative case (originally used after a preposition and article) of hÄ“ah ‘high’. This name is also established in Ireland, having first been taken there in the medieval period.The descendants of the clergyman Thomas Hampton, resident at Jamestown, VA, in 1630, lived in VA through three generations, multiplying their homesteads as the colony expanded and then branched into SC.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Lampton in Greater London (formerly Middlesex) or Lambton in County Durham, named in Old English as ‘farm or settlement where lambs were reared’, from lamb ‘lamb’ + tūn ‘farmstead’, ‘settlement’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Crumpton.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin) and French
English (of Norman origin) and French : status name for a professional champion (see Champion, Kemp), from the Norman French form campion.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Tom, a short form of the personal name Thomas.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Crumpton.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of numerous places named from Old English cotum (dative plural of cot) ‘at the cottages or huts’ (or sometimes possibly from a Middle English plural, coten). Examples include Coton (Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Staffordshire), Cottam (East Yorkshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire), and Cotham (Nottinghamshire).French : from a diminutive of Old French cot(t)e ‘coat (of mail)’ (see Cott).John Cotton (1584–1652) was a noted Puritan preacher, who landed at Boston, MA, from London in 1633 and became leader of the Congregationalists in America.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from either of two places named Rampton, in Cambridgeshire and Nottinghamshire; the first, and probably also the second, is named Old English ramm ‘ram’ + tūn ‘settlement’. However, the modern surname is concentrated in Hampshire, suggesting perhaps that another, unidentified source could be involved.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Crompton in Lancashire, named with an Old English crumbe ‘river bend’ + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of the numerous places throughout England (but especially in the south) named Compton, from Old English cumb ‘short, straight valley’ + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place called Kempton in Shropshire, named from an Old English personal name Cempa (or the Old English vocabulary word cempa ‘warrior’) + tūn ‘farmstead’, ‘settlement’.English : variant of Kimpton.
COMPTON CALIFORNIA
COMPTON CALIFORNIA
Female
Greek
Feminine form of Greek Dareios, DAREIA means "possesses a lot, wealthy."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Action, A work of art
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
New
Girl/Female
Muslim
Life, Woman
Girl/Female
Tamil
Ridhamika | ரீதாமிகா
Rhythm of life
Boy/Male
Biblical
Muddy; boggy.
Male
German
German form of Latin Eduardus, EDUARD means "guardian of prosperity."
Girl/Female
Irish
Good.
Boy/Male
Danish, German, Norse, Swedish
Forever Strong; Ever Ruler
Girl/Female
Tamil
Paritushti | பரிதà¯à®·à¯à®Ÿà®¿
Contentment
COMPTON CALIFORNIA
COMPTON CALIFORNIA
COMPTON CALIFORNIA
COMPTON CALIFORNIA
COMPTON CALIFORNIA
n.
A plug in a flute or an organ pipe, to modulate the tone.
v. i.
To board together; to eat at a table in common.
v. i.
To take a liking to; to stick to one as cotton; -- used with to.
n.
A soft, downy substance, resembling fine wool, consisting of the unicellular twisted hairs which grow on the seeds of the cotton plant. Long-staple cotton has a fiber sometimes almost two inches long; short-staple, from two thirds of an inch to an inch and a half.
n.
The cotton plant. See Cotten plant, below.
n.
Cloth made of cotton.
a.
Alt. of Compone
n.
A preparation of fruit in sirup in such a manner as to preserve its form, either whole, halved, or quartered; as, a compote of pears.
a.
Divided into squares of alternate tinctures in a single row; -- said of any bearing; or, in the case of a bearing having curved lines, divided into patches of alternate colors following the curve. If there are two rows it is called counter-compony.
v.
Belonging or relating equally, or similarly, to more than one; as, you and I have a common interest in the property.
a.
See Compony.
n.
See Pumpion.
n.
A stopper of a cannon or a musket. See Tampion.
v. i.
To have a joint right with others in common ground.
a.
See Compony.
n.
The iron bottom to which grapeshot are fixed.
v.
Belonging to or shared by, affecting or serving, all the members of a class, considered together; general; public; as, properties common to all plants; the common schools; the Book of Common Prayer.
n.
The right of taking a profit in the land of another, in common either with the owner or with other persons; -- so called from the community of interest which arises between the claimant of the right and the owner of the soil, or between the claimants and other commoners entitled to the same right.