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 Counterforts,Counterpane. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Counter-jumper.
 
A draper’s assistant, who jumps over the counter to go from one part of the shop to another.   1
 


 Counterforts,Counterpane. 

 
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