† counter-lightn.
Obsolete.
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1728 E. Chambers Cycl. Counter-Light,..a Window or Light opposite to any thing, which makes it appear to a disadvantage. A single Counter-light is sufficient to take away all the Beauty of a fine Painting. [Hence in J.]
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