countersign

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

From Middle French contresigne. Equivalent to counter- + sign.

“Here is my pass countersigned,” said the latter. — The three musketeers, Alexandre Dumas
If so, it has its answer countersigned across the dark gulf. — The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book, Ontario. Department of Education
An official in uniform was passing along the quay from vessel to vessel countersigning papers. — The Riddle of the Sands, Erskine Childers

password, watchword, word, parole

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