About The Word Countermure
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Countermure
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What's The Definition Of Countermure?Synonyms | Synonyms for Countermure: Related Terms | Find terms related to Countermure: See Also | Countermure In Webster's Dictionary \Coun"ter*mure`\ (-m?r`), n. [Counter- + mure: cf.
F. contremur.] (Fort.)
A wall raised behind another, to supply its place when
breached or destroyed. [R.] Cf. {Contramure}. --Knolles.
\Coun`ter*mure"\ (koun`t?r-m?r"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Countermured} (-m?rd"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countermuring}.] [Cf. F. contremurer.] To fortify with a wall behind another wall. [R.] --Kyd. |
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