ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Countertime

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌtaɪm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Countertime is a noun meaning (equestrianism, obsolete) The resistance of a horse that interrupts its cadence and the measure of its manège, caused by bad horsemanship or the bad temper of the horse.

Meaning

(equestrianism, obsolete) The resistance of a horse that interrupts its cadence and the measure of its manège, caused by bad horsemanship or the bad temper of the horse.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) Opposition; resistance.

Example Sentences

Let cheerfulneſs on happy Fortune wait, / And give not thus the Counter-time to Fate.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include counterstand, obluctation, gainstand, obstancy, counter, opposal.

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