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▪ I. † ˈcounter-band, n.2 Obs. Her. [f. counter- 14 a + band n.2] A bend sinister (F. barre).
1727–51Chambers Cycl. s.v. Contre-bend, The bar is called a contre-bend, or counter-band, because it cuts the shield contrary, and opposite ways. ▪ II. counter-ˈband, v. nonce-wd. [counter- 1.] trans. To band or form again (a disbanded army).
1648Petit. of East. Assoc. 15 An Army disbanded by Parliament, counter-banded by the people. |