[ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

And him thus answer'd soon his bold compeer. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

His compeer in arms. Ford. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To be equal with; to match. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

In my rights,
By me invested, he compeers the best. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } v. i. See Compear. [ 1913 Webster ]