Cŏm'plĭce, n.

(kŏm'plĭs), n. [Fr., Sp., Pg., & It. complice, from Lat. complex, complicis, closely connected with one, confederate. See COMPLICATE, v. t.] An associate or confederate in some unlawful act or design; an accomplice. [Obs.] “To quell the rebels and their complices.” Shak.