Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RECOUNTER, v. Sc. usage: to turn the contrary way, to reverse, to invert; “a technical term among tradesmen” (n.Sc. 1825 Jam.).
[Cf. Counter, Conter.]