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单词 counter-course
释义 I. ˈcounter-course, n. Obs.
[counter- 6.]
A course that runs counter to another or to the proper course.
1601? Marston Pasquil & Kath. i. 303 Why should you runne an Idle counter-course Thwart to the path of fashion?1638Rouse Heav. Univ. Pref., To turn men back more willingly from this Counter-course.
II. ˈcounter-course, v. Obs.
[counter- 1.]
1. trans. To treat with an opposite course or a return course (of meat).
1589R. Harvey Pl. Perc. 2 His heauie friends..haue counter coursd him with messes somewhat hoat of the spice.
2. intr. To course or run in opposite directions. Hence ˈcounter-coursing ppl. a.
1657T. Haak in Spurgeon Treas. Dav. Ps. cxix. 113 The intermeddling, countercoursing thoughts.
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