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.
Derivatives:
counterfeiter n.
Etymology: ME f. OF countrefet, -fait, past part. of contrefaire f. Rmc