n. [ F. contretaille; contre (L. contra) + taille cut. See Tally. ] A counter tally; correspondence (in sound). [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
At the countretaille,
n. (Zool.) The European redstart; -- called also
n. [ F. retaille piece cut off, shred, paring, or OF. retail, from retailler. See Retail, v. ] The sale of commodities in small quantities or parcels; -- opposed to
a. Done at retail; engaged in retailing commodities; as a retail trade; a retail grocer. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
He is wit's peddler, and retails his wares
At wakes and wassails. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who retails anything;
n. The act of retailing. [ 1913 Webster ]