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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Complent, n. Also: compleint, -pleant. [Variant of Complaint. Cf. acquent.] = Complaint n.(a) 1543 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 113.
Anent the complentis gevin in be the kirkmaisters and brethir of the Walkeris and Scheirars 1569 Reg. Privy C. II. 28.
The charge gevin to the said Maister Thomas Craig, to compeir befoir my Lord Regent … to answer to this complent a1578 Pitsc. I. 286/28.
This bischope … maid his meane and complent to the lord Home 1609 Gardyne Garden 61.
Thereon spend some parte of thy complents [: laments] 1630 Stirling B. Rec. I. 164.
The complent … aganes James Houstoun … for boisting & dischairging of James Henry 1655 Blairs P. 87.
God knouis best what complents he hes mead heere to the Prayar of the Charterous(b) a1578 Pitsc. I. 312/21.
Money compleinttis came to the king of reif, slaughter and oppressioun 1673 Ayr & W. Coll. IV. 113.
The compleant given in … against Thomas Wyllie … for four pound Scots 1699 Urie Baron Ct. 108.
The judge and balȝie, haveing heard ane compleant [etc.]