[com.pli.ment] n [F, fr. It complimento, fr. Sp cumplimiento, fr. cumplir to be courteous--more at comply] (1654) 1 a: an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; esp: an admiring remark b: formal and respectful recognition: honor
2. pl: best wishes: regards "accept my ~s" "~s of the season"
[2]com.pli.ment vt (1735) 1: to pay a compliment to
2: to present with a token of esteem