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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

COUNTERTURN

n.The highth of a play, which puts an end to expectation.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

COUNTERTURN

COUNTERTURN Coun "ter *turn ` (-t, n.

 

Defn: The critical moment in a play, when, contrary to expectation, the action is embroiled in new difficulties. Dryden.