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Counterchange

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An exchange of one thing for another. obsolete
  2. 2
    Due return (for an action etc.); reciprocation. obsolete

    "But Paridell sore brused with the blow, / Could not arise, the counterchaunge to scorse [...]."

Verb
  1. 1
    To give and receive; C; to exchange.
  2. 2
    cause to change places wordnet
  3. 3
    To checker; to diversify, as in heraldic counterchanging.

    "Witch-elms that counterchange the floor / Of this flat lawn with dusk and bright."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French contrechange (noun), contrechanger (verb).

Etymology 2

From Middle French contrechange (noun), contrechanger (verb).

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