n.;
v. t.
Avicen countermands letting blood in choleric bodies. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]
For us to alter anything, is to lift ourselves against God; and, as it were, to countermand him. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A contrary order; revocation of a former order or command. [ 1913 Webster ]
Have you no countermand for Claudio yet,
But he must die to-morrow? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Capable of being countermanded; revocable. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]