Obs. [COUNTER- 2, 3.] Opposing strength or force; resistance.
1579. Fenton, Guicciard. (1618), 2. To make a counterstrength against the might of the Venetians … he iudged it necessarie to allie himselfe with others.
1611. Cotgr., Contrecarre, a counterstrength, opposition, resistance, defence.
