Obs.–0 [COUNTER- 5.] (See quot., and cf. COUNTER-SECURITY.)
1552. Huloet, Countresuerties.
1611. Cotgr., Contrepleige, a Countersuretie; one thats bound to saue a suretie harmelesse. Ibid., Contrepleiger. To saue a suretie harmelesse by counterband, &c.; To giue him a countersuretie, or other securitie.
