† conˈtrariance Obs. rare.
[a. OF. contrariance, f. med.L. contrāriāntem contrariant; see -ance.]
Contrary or adverse action; also = next.
| c 1450 Mirour Saluacioun 4404 There bes freendship and luf with out contrariaunce. c 1470 Harding Chron. xcviii. xii. 7 Who [wanteth witte] is always desolate Of all good rule..And euer enfect by his contrariaunce. |