† melancounterous,a.Obs. [For *malencounterous, ad. F. malencontreux, f.mal ill + encontrer to encounter: see -ous.] Ill-timed. a1610J. Sempill in Sempill Ballatis (1872) 244 The never ceassing feide of melancounterous faites Ouer haistnit this abortiue birth of Importune regrates.