v. Obs. [COUNTER- 1.] trans. (See quot.)
1727–51. Chambers, Cycl., Counter-drawing, in painting, &c. the copying a design or painting, by means of a fine linen cloth, an oiled paper, or other transparent matter…. Sometimes they counter-draw on glass.
1731. In Bailey (vol. II.).
1735. in Dict. Polygraph.
