COUNTERSIGNS
Noun
countersigns
plural of countersign
Verb
countersigns
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of countersign
Anagrams
• countersings
Source: Wiktionary
COUNTERSIGN
Coun`ter*sign" (-sn`; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Countersigned (-
snd`); p. pr. & vb. n. Countersigning.] Etym: [Counter- + sign: cf.
F. contresigner.]
Definition: 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.
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.)
Definition: A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order
to pass a sentry; a watchword.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition