v. Obs. [COUNTER- 1.] a. intr. To form an opposition league. b. trans. To form a league against.
1613–8. Daniel, Coll. Hist. Eng. (1621), 163. [Edward I.] now (vpon this defection of King Baliol, and his League made with France) Counter-leagues with all the Princes he could draw in.
a. 1734. North, Exam., I. i. § 13 (1740), 21. Lest they should take the Alarm and counterleague it.
