[f. COMPARE v.1 + -ER1.] One who compares.
1645. Digby, Nat. Bodies, i. (R.). Indifferent in the sight of the comparer.
1749. Bp. Lavington, Enthus. Method. & Papists (T.). It was the comparers purpose to discover Mr. Whitefields enthusiasms.
1875. Whitney, Life Lang., xv. 314. The comparer must be thoroughly and equally versed in the materials of both sides of the comparison.