† counter-bandn.2
Obsolete. Heraldry.
A bend sinister (French barre).
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1738 E. Chambers Cycl. (ed. 2) at Contre-bend The bar is called a contre-bend, or counter-band, because it cuts the shield contrary, and opposite ways.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1893; most recently modified version published online March 2021).
counter-bandv.
transitive. To band or form again (a disbanded army).Apparently an isolated use.
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1648 N. Ward To Parl. at Westm. 15 An Army disbanded by Parliament, counter-banded by the people.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1893; most recently modified version published online September 2019).
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n.21738v.1648- phosphorogenic
- phosphorograph
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- phosphorolytically
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- phosphorous anhydride
- phosphorous chloride
- phosphorroesslerite
- phosphors
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- phosphorus
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- phosphorus bottle
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- phosphorus cachexia
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