counter lode (kounterlod)

In mining, a lode running in a direction not conformable with that of the principal or main lodes of the district, and therefore intersecting them. Also called contra - lode, caunter - lode, or simply coun ter or caunter. counterly (koun'ter-li), adv. In her., same as party per pale (which see, under party ). countermand (koun-tér-mand'), v. t. [ IMG:content-1443.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-1444.png:[blocks in formation] 2. Milit., to execute a countermarch. See coun term arch, n., 2. countermarch (koun'tér-märch), n. [= Sp. Pg. contra march a = It. con tram marc i a, How are such an infinite number of things placed with such order in the memory, notwithstanding the tumults, marches, and countermarches of the animal spirits? Jeremy Collier , Thought. 2. Milit., a change of the wings or face of a body of men, so as to bring the right to the left or the front to the rear, and retain the same men in the front rank: or a rear rank may become a front rank by countermarching round the end of the latter, which remains stationary. -3. Figuratively, a complete change or reversal of measures or conduct. They make him do and undo, go forward and backwards, by such countermarches and retractions as we do not willingly impute to wisdom. T. Burnet , Theory of the Earth. countermark (koun'tèr-märk), n. [F. contre marque = Sp. Pg. contra marc a = It. contram marc a ; as counter- + mark .] 1. A mark or to ken added to a mark or marks already existing for greater security or more sure identification,