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Webster 1913 Edition

Counterturn

Coun′ter-turnˊ

(-t[GREEK]rnˊ)
,
Noun.
The critical moment in a play, when, contrary to expectation, the action is embroiled in new difficulties.
Dryden.

Webster 1828 Edition

Counterturn

COUNTERTURN

,
Noun.
The highth of a play, which puts an end to expectation.

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