Obs. (Also CONTRA-.) = COUNTER-MARQUE.
1622. Malynes, Anc. Law-Merch., 153. Concerning the danger and aduenture of Letters of Mart, or Contremart, Siue ius Reprisaliarum, or Letters of Marque, euery one knoweth that men hauing these Commissions or Letters … are very vigilant … to surprize Merchants Ships and goods.
