Category:Compeer

Com*peer", Etym: [OE. comper, through French fr. L. compar; com- + par equal. See Peer an equal, and cf. 1st Compare.]

Defn: An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; a comrade; a mate. And him thus answer 'd soon his bold compeer. Milton.

compeer Com*peer", v. t.

Defn: To be equal with; to match. [R.] In my rights, By me invested, he compeers the best. Shak.

compeer; compeir Com*peer", Com*peir", v. i.

Defn: See Conpear.