countermure Meaning, Definition & Usage

Coun"ter*mure` noun

Etymology

Counter- + mure: cf. F. contremur.

Definitions

1. (Fort.) A wall raised behind another, to supply its place when breached or destroyed. R. Cf. Contramure. Knolles.

Coun`ter*mure" transitive verb

Etymology

Cf. F. contremurer.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Countermured present participle & verbal noun Countermuring

Definitions

1. To fortify with a wall behind another wall. R. Kyd.