Coun″ter, adv. [F. contre, fr. L. contra against. Cf. Contra-.] 1. Contrary; in opposition; in an opposite direction; contrariwise; — used chiefly with run or go.
Running counter to all the rules of virtue.
Locks.
2. In the wrong way; contrary to the right course; as, a hound that runs counter.
This is counter, you false Danish dogs!
Shak.
3. At or against the front or face.
Which they never throw counter, but at the back of the flier.
Sandys.