countermine
countermine is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 4 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.A stratagem or plot by which another sratagem or project is defeated. Thinking himself contemned, knowing no countermine against contempt but terror. Sir P. Sidney.
- 2.(Mil.) To oppose by means or a countermine; to intercept with a countermine.
- 3.To frustrate or counteract by secret measures.
- 4.To make a countermine or counterplot; to plot secretly. 'Tis hard for man to countermine with God. Chapman.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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Definition-first questions whose answer is countermine.
- What is a stratagem or plot by which another sratagem or project is defeated. Thinking himself contemned, knowing no countermine against contempt but terror. Sir P. Sidney called?
- What is to oppose by means or a countermine; to intercept with a countermine called?
- What is to frustrate or counteract by secret measures called?
- What is to make a countermine or counterplot; to plot secretly. 'Tis hard for man to countermine with God. Chapman called?
Sources
- Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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