Counter

kown'ter, a. Contrary; opposite. — adv. Contrary; in opposition; in an opposite direction. [This word is prefixed to many others, chiefly verbs and nouns, expre ing opposition.']— n. (Mint.) An arched space in the stern of a ve el. (Mus.) Counter-tenor. (Feu-.) That part of a horse between the shoulders and under the neck. The back-leather or heel part of a boot; heel stiffening of a shoe.