‖n. [ F., fr. contre (L. conta) + temps time, fr. L. tempus. ] An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch. [ 1913 Webster ]
In this unhappy contretemps. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Anat.) Situated in front of the temporal bone. [ 1913 Webster ]