Obs. Also 6 -marke. [f. COUNTER- 3 + MARQUE: cf. the equivalent CONTRA-MART, CONTRE-MART.] Reprisals against Letters of Marque.
1502. Arnolde, Chron. (1811), 230. Whiche haue desired letters of marke, countremarke, or graunte taking ayen.
1755. Magens, Insurances, II. 24. The said Assurers insure the Assured from the Sea, Fire, Winds, Friends, Enemies, Letters of Marque, and Counter-marque.
