† counterˈpone, v. Obs. rare.
[f. counter- 1 + L. pōnĕre to place: cf. contrapone, -pose.]
trans. To place against, set in opposition to.
| 1629 Mabbe tr. Fonseca's Dev. Contempl. 45 Christ..doth counterpone his authoritie to that of the Law-giuers. |