I. -nənt adjective
Etymology: Middle English compleynant, from Middle French complaignant, present participle of complaindre
: complaining
II. noun
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Etymology: Middle English compleynant, from Middle French complaignant, from complaignant, adjective
1. : the party who makes the complaint in a legal action or proceeding ; especially : the party filing the bill in equity pleading — compare plaintiff
2. archaic : one that complains