EQUAL (2)

equal (2). Equal, n. one who is of the same rank and age

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E″qual, n. 1. 1. One not inferior or superior to another; one having the same or a similar age, rank, station, office, talents, strength, or other quality or condition; an equal quantity or number; as, “If equals be taken from equals the remainders are equal.”
Those who were once his equals envy and defame him. Addison. 2. 2. State of being equal; equality. Spenser.