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Inversion :: Inversion (n.) Said of double counterpoint, when an upper and a lower part change places..

Counter :: Counter (adv.) At or against the front or face.

Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A part that suspends a journal box in which shafting runs. See Illust. of Countershaft.

Counterdrawing :: Counterdrawing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Counterdra.

Marker :: Marker (n.) A counter used in card playing and other games.

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight..

Moly :: Moly (n.) A fabulous herb of occult power, having a black root and white blossoms, said by Homer to have been given by Hermes to Ulysses to counteract the spells of Circe..

Affront :: Affront (n.) An encounter either friendly or hostile.

Countersign :: Countersign (a.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword..

Cross :: Cross (v. t.) To run counter to; to thwart; to obstruct; to hinder; to clash or interfere with.

Antichthon :: Antichthon (n.) A hypothetical earth counter to ours, or on the opposite side of the sun..

Genuine :: Genuine (a.) Belonging to, or proceeding from, the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure; as, a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials..

Counterfeiter :: Counterfeiter (n.) One who counterfeits; one who copies or imitates; especially, one who copies or forges bank notes or coin; a forger..

Antidotal :: Antidotal (a.) Having the quality an antidote; fitted to counteract the effects of poison.

Poise :: Poise (v.) That which causes a balance; a counterweight.

Encounter :: Encounter (v. t.) A meeting, with hostile purpose; hence, a combat; a battle; as, a bloody encounter..

Counterfeit :: Counterfeit (adv.) Assuming the appearance of something; false; spurious; deceitful; hypocritical; as, a counterfeit philanthropist..

Mock :: Mock (a.) Imitating reality, but not real; false; counterfeit; assumed; sham..

Challenge :: Challenge (n.) The act of a sentry in halting any one who appears at his post, and demanding the countersign..

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.

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