a. Obs. rare. [f. CONTRA- 1 + L. nītent-em struggling.] Struggling or striving in opposition.
1712. Arbuthnot, John Bull, vii. His trusty cudgel; which by the contranitent force of two so great Powers broke short in his hands.
a. Obs. rare. [f. CONTRA- 1 + L. nītent-em struggling.] Struggling or striving in opposition.
1712. Arbuthnot, John Bull, vii. His trusty cudgel; which by the contranitent force of two so great Powers broke short in his hands.
