v.
Pronunciation: - ˌ s ī n
Function: noun
Date: 1591
1 : a signature attesting the authenticity of a document already signed by another
2 : a sign given in reply to another specifically : a military secret signal that must be given by one wishing to pass a guard
– countersign transitive verb
– coun · ter · sig · na · ture \ ˌ kau ̇ n-t ə r- ' sig-n ə - ˌ chu ̇ r, -ch ə r, - ˌ tyu ̇ r, - ˌ tu ̇ r \ noun