2. (Law) To appear in court personally or by attorney. [Scot.] [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
compear — (Scotch.) To enter an appearance in an action, either in person or by attorney … Ballentine's law dictionary
compear — intransitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Middle English compeiren, comperen, from Middle French comper , present indicative stem of comparoir, from Latin comparēre, from com + parēre to be visible more at appear obsolete : appear; specifically… … Useful english dictionary
compearant — compearˈant noun • • • Main Entry: ↑compear … Useful english dictionary
Battle of Garbharry — The Battle of Garbharry was a Scottish clan battle fought in the year 1555, in Strathnaver, in the Scottish Highlands. It was the last battle to be fought between the Clan MacKay and Clan Sutherland.Accounts of the Battleir Robert GordonHistorian … Wikipedia
Compeer — Com*peer , Compeir Com*peir , v. i. See {Compear}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Compeir — Compeer Com*peer , Compeir Com*peir , v. i. See {Compear}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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