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.

His compeer in arms.
Ford.

Com*peer", v. t. To be equal with; to match. [R.]

In my rights,
By me invested, he compeers the best.
Shak.

{ Com*peer", Com*peir" (?), } v. i. See Compear.