What is "counterbuff"

Counterbuff \Coun`ter*buff"\ (koun`t?r-b?f"), v. t. To strike or drive back or in an opposite direction; to stop by a blow or impulse in front.
--Dryden.

Counterbuff \Coun"ter*buff`\ (koun"t?r-b?f`), n. A blow in an opposite direction; a stroke that stops motion or cause a recoil.

n. A buff (strike) in return; a counterblow. vb. To strike or drive back or in an opposite direction; to stop by a blow or impulse in front.