COUNTERPOISE


Meaning of COUNTERPOISE in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ˌ po ̇ iz

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English countrepesen, from Anglo-French contrepeser, from cuntre- + peser to weigh ― more at POISE

Date: 14th century

: COUNTERBALANCE

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