counterbuff
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- verb To strike back; meet by a blow in an opposite direction; drive back; stop by a blow or a sudden check in front.
- noun A blow in an opposite direction; a stroke that stops motion or causes a recoil.
Examples
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But if the cuff was fairly given, I will be judged by the good men around, if it was not as well repaid — or, if thou thinkest I still owe thee aught, and will stand forth for another counterbuff — “By no means,” replied Friar Tuck, “I had mine own returned, and with usury — may your Majesty ever pay your debts as fully!”
Note
The word 'counterbuff' comes from counter- + buff.
