English Dictionary: countersign | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Countersign \Coun`ter*sign"\ (-s?n`; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Countersigned} (-s?nd`); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countersigning}.] [Counter- + sign: cf. F. contresigner.] To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Countersign \Coun"ter*sign`\, a. 1. The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity. 2. (Mil.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword. |