† contra-martn.
Obsolete.
= counter-marque n.
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1755 N. Magens Ess. Insurances II. 149 The aforesaid Risks consisting further of all Perils at Sea..Detentions by Kings and Queens..Letters of Mart and Contra-Mart.
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