counterenamel

noun

coun·ter·enamel | \ ˈkau̇ntər+ \

Definition of counterenamel

(Entry 1 of 2)

: enamel on the reverse side of an enameled plate, plaque, or shield

counterenamel

transitive verb

Definition of counterenamel (Entry 2 of 2)

: to enamel on the reverse side

History and Etymology for counterenamel

Noun

counter- + enamel (noun); translation of French contre-émail

Transitive verb

counter- + enamel (verb); translation of French contre-émailler

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