Com*peer" (?), [OE. comper, through French fr. L. compar; com- + par equal. See Peer an equal, and cf. 1st Compare.]
An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; a comrade; a mate.
And him thus answer 'd soon his bold compeer.
Milton.
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Com*peer", v. t.
To be equal with; to match.
[R.]
In my rights,
By me invested, he compeers the best.
Shak.
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Com*peer", Com*peir" (?), v. i.
See Conpear.
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