n. [ F. complaignant, p. pr. of complaindre. ]
Eager complainants of the dispute. Collier. [ 1913 Webster ]
He shall forfeit one moiety to the use of the town, and the other moiety to the use of the complainant. Statutes of Mass. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See 1st Plain. ] (Law) One who makes complaint; the plaintiff. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]