ˈkauntəfɪt adj., n., & v. --adj. 1 (of a
coin,
writing, etc.)
made in
imitation;
not genuine; forged. 2 (of a
claimant etc.) pretended. --n. a
forgery; an imitation. --v.tr. 1 a
imitate fraudulently (a coin,
handwriting, etc.); forge. b
make an imitation
of. 2
simulate (feelings etc.) (counterfeited interest). 3
resemble closely. øøcounterfeiter n. [ME f. OF countrefet, -fait,
past part. of contrefaire f. Rmc]