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ˈcompasser [f. compass v.1 + -er1.] One who compasses; esp. † a designer, contriver.
1494Fabyan vii. 563 The duke..compasser of all this myschefe. a1593H. Smith Serm. (1622) 492 He hath his compassers and spies in euery country. 1641Newrobe Canterb. Medit. 1 My intellect, that comprehensive compasser. |