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- Countersign - v. t. - 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.
- Countersign - a. - The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity.
- Countersign - a. - A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword.
- Countersigned - imp. & p. p. - of Countersign
- Countersigning - p. pr. & vb. n. - of Countersign
- Challenge - n. - To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines); as, the sentinel challenged us, with "Who comes there?"