Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COMPLENT, n. A Gall. form of Eng. complaint, ailment. Also found in Eng. in 15th cent. (N.E.D.). [kɔm′plɛnt]Gall.(D) 1901 Trotter Gall. Gossip 123:
There use't tae be lots o' cantraips cairry't on for curin orra bits o' troubles an complents.
