counterchange noun. ['kaʊntǝtʃeɪndʒ] L16.
[French contrechange (= Italian contraccambio), formed as COUNTER-, CHANGE noun.]
1. Exchange of one thing for another. Long rare. L16.
b. Equal or equivalent return; requital. L16-M17.

2. Transposition. L16-E17.

3. Patterning in which a dark motif on a light ground alternates with the same motif light on a dark ground. L19.

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counterchange verb. ['kaʊntǝtʃeɪndʒ] LME.
[French contrechanger, formed as COUNTER-, CHANGE verb.]
1. verb trans. Heraldry. Interchange the tincture of (a charge) with that of the field when the latter is of two tinctures; interchange (tinctures) in this way. Chiefly as counterchanged ppl adjective. LME.
b. Chequer; mark with contrasting shades etc. E17.

2. verb trans. Exchange for or for another. L16-M17.

3. verb trans. Change to the opposite (position, state, quality); transpose. Long rare. E17.

4. verb intrans. Change places or parts. M19.

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