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counter

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Main Entry:
1count·er 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈkan-tər\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English countour, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin computatorium computing place, from Latin computare
Date:
14th century
1 : a piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games 2 : something of value in bargaining : asset 3 : a level surface (as a table, shelf or display case) over which transactions are conducted or food is served or on which goods are displayed or work is conducted <jewelry counter> <a lunch counter>
over the counter
1: in or through a broker's office rather than through a stock exchange <stock bought over the counter>2: without a prescription <drugs available over the counter>
under the counter
: by surreptitious means : in an illicit and private manner <workers being paid under the counter>


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