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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

COUNTERBUFF

v.t.[counter and buff. ] To strike back or in an opposite direction; to drive back; to stop by a blow or impulse in front.

 

COUNTERBUFFED

pp. Struck with a blow in opposition.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

COUNTERBUFF

COUNTERBUFF Coun `ter *buff " (koun `tr-bf "), v. t.

 

Defn: To strike or drive back or in an opposite direction; to stop by a blow or impulse in front. Dryden.

 

COUNTERBUFF

COUNTERBUFF Coun "ter *buff ` (koun "tr-bf `), n.

 

Defn: A blow in an opposite direction; a stroke that stops motion or cause a recoil.