单词 | counter-seal |
释义 | ▪ I. † ˈcounter-ˌseal, n. Obs. exc. Hist. [a. OF. contre-seel (1256 in Joinville): cf. counter- 8.] a. A smaller seal impressed upon the reverse of a main seal, to give additional security or sanction. b. The reverse side or part of a seal.
1611Speed Hist. Gt. Brit. ix. xxiv. §176 To stampe his owne Armes both in their great and Counter-Seale. 1677F. Sandford Geneal. Hist. Eng. 73 Upon this Counterseal Richard is represented on Horsback. 1864Boutell Heraldry Hist. & Pop. xxiv. §1 (ed. 3) 398 In taking these impressions; two dies or matrices..were employed; these were severally called the Seal and Counter-Seal. ▪ II. † ˌcounter-ˈseal, v. Obs. [See prec. and counter- 1.] trans. To seal with an additional seal by way of sanction or further security: cf. countersign.
1607Shakes. Cor. v. iii. 205 You shall beare A better witnesse backe then words, which we On like conditions, will haue Counter-seal'd. |

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