† inˈcontrary,adv.Obs.rare—1. [f. in prep. + contrary n. An AF.encontrarie is quoted by Godefroy from the Conquest of Ireland.] In opposition, contrary (to): =prec. b. 1488–9Act 4 Hen. VII, c. 11 Forfeiture of the double value of all the Wolles bought..incontrarie to this ordenaunce.