complimentary

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There he stands; two bones stuck into a pair of old trowsers, and two more poked into the sleeves of an old jacket Wonder if he means me?--complimentary--poor lad!--I could go hang myself.

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  1. adjective Expressing, using, or resembling a compliment: a concert that received complimentary reviews.
  2. adjective Given free to repay a favor or as an act of courtesy: complimentary copies of the new book.

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/kɑmplɪˈmɛntəri/
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