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COUNTERMURE

\kˈa͡ʊntəmjˌʊ͡ə], \kˈa‍ʊntəmjˌʊ‍ə], \k_ˈaʊ_n_t_ə_m_j_ˌʊə]\

Definitions of COUNTERMURE

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A wall raised behind another, to supply its place when breached or destroyed. [R.] Cf. Contramure.
To fortify with a wall behind another wall.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Wall raised within or behind another as reserve defence. [French]

1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
By Sir Augustus Henry

A wall built up behind another wall.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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