Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

counter-roll

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.34 in modern English

Syllables
coun-ter-roll
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A duplicate roll (record or account) kept by an officer as a check upon another officer's roll.

British usage; Obsolete

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What does counter-roll mean?
A duplicate roll (record or account) kept by an officer as a check upon another officer's roll.
Where does counter-roll come from?
From counter- + roll; compare control and comptroller.

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