a. Obs. rare–1. [f. CONTRA- 1 + L. pugnānt-, pr. pple. of pugnāre to fight.] Fighting against; of hostile action.
1654. Charleton, Physiol., 379. There being a great Diversity of Venoms, some must be Contrapugnant to others.
a. Obs. rare–1. [f. CONTRA- 1 + L. pugnānt-, pr. pple. of pugnāre to fight.] Fighting against; of hostile action.
1654. Charleton, Physiol., 379. There being a great Diversity of Venoms, some must be Contrapugnant to others.
