n. [ F. complaignant, p. pr. of complaindre. ] 1. One who makes complaint. [ 1913 Webster ]
Eager complainants of the dispute. Collier. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) (a) One who commences a legal process by a complaint. (b) The party suing in equity, answering to the plaintiff at common law. [ 1913 Webster ]
He shall forfeit one moiety to the use of the town, and the other moiety to the use of the complainant. Statutes of Mass. [ 1913 Webster ]