| 单词 |
counterwait |
| 释义 |
† ˌcounterˈwait, v. Obs. Also 4 co(u)ntrewaite, -wayte. [a. AF. countre-, ONF. contrewaiter, OF. contreguaitier, f. contre against + guaitier, in ONF. waiter, to wait, watch.] trans. To lie in wait against; to watch against.
c1386Chaucer Melib. ⁋353 (Harl. MS.) Þanne schal ȝe euermore counterwayte enbusshementz and alle espiaille. 1562T. Phaer æneid ix. A a ij b, Aye watching lyke some Wolfe..counterwaiting shipfold cots. 1602Carew Cornwall 29 b, Another troope com's in with fire and sword, Yet cowardly, close counterwaite his way. Hence counterˈwaiting ppl. a.
1594Carew Tasso (1881) 66 Their returne..Was by the counterwayting foe distrest. |

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