An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E. compleinen, from O.Fr. complaindre “to lament” from V.L. *complangere, originally “to beat the breast,” from L. → com- an intensive prefix

• plangere “to strike, beat the breast.”

Etymology (PE): Mid.Pers. garz- “to weep, lament,” garzišn “complaint;” Mod.Pers. geristan, geryidan “to weep,” gelé “gripe, complaint, lamentation;” Kurd (Kurm.) girižin/giriž- “to be grumpy, growl;” Av. gərəz- “to lament, weep;” cf. Skt. grah “to complain;” Proto-Ir. *garz- “to lament, weep.”