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Webster 1913 Edition

Counterprove

Counˊter-prove′

(kounˊt?r-pr??v′)
,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Counterproved
(-pr??vd′)
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Counterproving
.]
To take a counter proof of, or a copy in reverse, by taking an impression directly from the face of an original. See
Counter proof
, under
Counter
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Counterprove

COUNTERPROVE

,
Verb.
T.
[counter and prove.] To take off a design in black lead or red chalk, by passing it through a rolling press with another piece of paper, both being moistened with a spunge.

Definition 2024

counterprove

counterprove

English

Verb

counterprove ‎(third-person singular simple present counterproves, present participle counterproving, simple past and past participle counterproved)

  1. (printing, transitive) To take a counterproof of.

Etymology

counter- +‎ prove

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