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An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; a comrade; a mate.

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  1. An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; a comrade; a mate.
  2. v. t. To be equal with; to match.
  3. v. i. Alt. of Compeir
  4. n. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
  5. An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; a comrade; a mate. And him thus answer 'd soon his bold compeer. Milton. To be equal with; to match. [R.] In my rights, By me invested, he compeers the best. Shak. See Conpear.
  6. An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; acomrade; a mate.And him thus answer 'd soon his bold compeer. Milton.
  7. n a person who is of equal standing with another in a group