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† ˈcounter-ˌletter Obs.
[counter- 3.]
†1. A letter of reply.
1603Adv. Don Sebastian in Harl. Misc. II. 377 He..delivered certain letters from the King, and there were counter letters written, which were never..delivered to the King.
2. A letter countermanding a letter; a counter-deed.
1611Cotgr., Contre-lettre, a counter-letter, or counter⁓maund; a retraction of a letter by letter. 1818Colebrooke Treatise Oblig. & Contr. I. 240 Counter-letters, or private and secret agreements, derogating from ostensible articles and authentic contracts, have no effect in respect of the interests of third persons. |