[f. COMPARE v.1 + -ER1.] One who compares.

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1645.  Digby, Nat. Bodies, i. (R.). Indifferent in the sight of the comparer.

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1749.  Bp. Lavington, Enthus. Method. & Papists (T.). It was the comparer’s purpose to discover Mr. Whitefield’s enthusiasms.

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1875.  Whitney, Life Lang., xv. 314. The comparer must be thoroughly and equally versed in the materials of both sides of the comparison.

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