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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Complenar, n. Also: -plenair, -plinar, -pleanar. [f. Complene v.] = Complener.(a) 1515 Acts II. 282/2.
Gif this complenar … wald concord with the said theif 1555 Peebles B. Rec. 223.
To set the burro rudis … as the saidis complenaris thinkis expedient 1569 Reg. Privy C. II. 28.
To pay the sowme to the saidis complenaris 1586 Ib. IV. 73.
The said Johne Dunlop causles … lichtleit the complenaris dochtir and maryit ane uthir woman 1591 Ib. 578.
He directit his cartaill to the said complenair 1609 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 70.
The saidis complenaris, … hawe lewed all thair dayis within this burgh 1667 St. A. Baxter Bks. 134.
If the complenar or defendar gettis not satisfactioun(b) 1569 Reg. Privy C. II. 28.
The saidis complinaris [being] evill handillet and put to greif 1614 Fraser P. 116.
Pallady fair quhilk is haldin … vpon the said complinaris landis(c) 1630 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. III. 607.
The said Uthrid … strake the compleanar about the lugs