COMPTER


Meaning of COMPTER in English

ˈkau̇ntə(r), ˈkäm(p)t- noun

( -s )

Etymology: alteration (influenced by French compter to calculate, count) of counter — more at count

archaic Britain : a prison used especially for debtors

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