Results for Contra

Definitions of Contra:

On the other hand; on the contrary; opposite; a common prefix, with its form counter, signifying against; in opposition.

Usage examples for Contra:

• As long as coma is present with other symptoms denoting the snake- poison to be in active operation, such convulsions rather call for the antidote, than contra indicate its use, for the strychnine never produces them until it has completely conquered the snake- poison, and even then they are always preceded by local spasms and never set in suddenly. "On Snake-Poison: its Action and its Antidote", A. Mueller

• But that won't keep them from coming to dance at our ball- quite the contrary; and they have engaged me beforehand for I don't know how many contra dances. "Monsieur Cherami", Charles Paul de Kock

• Leila and Vera had promised an ancient Irish contra dance in costume. "",

• " Mademoiselle," he said, in his most silvery tones, " I beg your pardon if I repeat the same thing again and again, like a parrot, but I should be glad to know if I may obtain from you the favor of the first contra dance. "Monsieur Cherami", Charles Paul de Kock