counterworker

English

Etymology 1

counter +‎ worker

Noun

counterworker (plural counterworkers)

  1. (rare) One who works at a counter.
    • 1983, Lester Schwartz, Irv Brechner, The career finder:
      When a desired part is not in stock, the counterworker must be able to suggest a different, though interchangeable, part.

Etymology 2

counter- +‎ worker

Noun

counterworker (plural counterworkers)

  1. (rare) One who works against something; a saboteur.
    • 1880, Thomas Guthrie, William Garden Blaikie, Benjamin Waugh, The Sunday magazine:
      In the midst of this serene sunshine there was a malignant counterworker...
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