v. Obs. rare. [f. COUNTER- 1 + L. pōnĕre to place: cf. CONTRAPONE, -POSE.] trans. To place against, set in opposition to.
1629. Mabbe, trans. Fonseca’s Devout Contempl., 45. Christ our Sauiour doth counterpone his authoritie to that of the Law-giuers.
