1728 E. ChambersCycl.Counter-Drawing, in Painting, &c. the copying a Design or Painting, by means of a fine linen Cloth, an oil'd Paper, or other transparent Matter.
1731 in N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II.
1735 in Dict. Polygraph.
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