Definition of counter

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Counter (v. t.) A prison; either of two prisons formerly in London.

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Countersign :: Countersign (v. t.) To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing..
Countercheck :: Countercheck (n.) A check; a stop; a rebuke, or censure to check a reprover..
Adventure :: Adventure (n.) The encountering of risks; hazardous and striking enterprise; a bold undertaking, in which hazards are to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat..
Contralto :: Contralto (n.) The part sung by the highest male or lowest female voices; the alto or counter tenor.
Deadlock :: Deadlock (n.) A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action..
Counter :: Counter (adv.) Same as Contra. Formerly used to designate any under part which served for contrast to a principal part, but now used as equivalent to counter tenor..
Counteracted :: Counteracted (imp. & p. p.) of Counterac.
Countercast :: Countercast (n.) A trick; a delusive contrivance.
Counterwork :: Counterwork (v. t.) To work in opposition to; to counteract.
Join :: "Join (v. t.) To accept, or engage in, as a contest; as, to join encounter, battle, issue..
Willywaw :: Willywaw (n.) A whirlwind, or whirlwind squall, encountered in the Straits of Magellan..
Contra :: Contra () A Latin adverb and preposition, signifying against, contrary, in opposition, etc., entering as a prefix into the composition of many English words. Cf. Counter, adv. & pref..
Counter :: Counter (adv.) At or against the front or face.
Magneto-electricity :: Magneto-electricity (n.) That branch of science which treats of the development of electricity by the action of magnets; -- the counterpart of electro-magnetism.
Countersink :: Countersink (v. t.) To chamfer or form a depression around the top of (a hole in wood, metal, etc.) for the reception of the head of a screw or bolt below the surface, either wholly or in part; as, to countersink a hole for a screw..
Equiponderate :: Equiponderate (v. t.) To make equal in weight; to counterbalance.
Magnanimity :: Magnanimity (n.) The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul; that quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects..
Mock :: Mock (a.) Imitating reality, but not real; false; counterfeit; assumed; sham..
Counterpart :: Counterpart (n.) A person who closely resembles another.
Marker :: Marker (n.) A counter used in card playing and other games.
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