A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group.
Addition of a second signature onto a document.
A second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed.
1 Their concluding words had evidently been some form of sign and countersign .
2 The captain now beckoned to Manual to advance and give the countersign .
3 He had made it his countersign on the evening of his victory.
4 He has not the countersign , and his face and crime are known.
5 Under this corporal-government, and under this countersign - constitution , everything proceeds in military form.
6 A sentinel stopped him, and a second time he gave the countersign .
7 I gave the signal, but of course he couldn't give the countersign .
8 It proved to be countersign sufficient, the speaker's voice being instantly recognised.
9 Our colonel's name was Barnett; the countersign for the night was Buena Vista.
10 The officer in command gave the countersign , and they were allowed to proceed.
11 I know the countersign - it will bring him out to me in a moment.
12 The whole detachment halted, and I advanced to give the countersign .
13 He fumbled over the countersign as the sentinel presented his old flint-lock musket.
14 I was compelled to have the countersign , and you would not give it.
15 Thus fortified, I rode on boldly, and having the countersign the difficulties vanished.
16 He rode on, giving the countersign as he passed the defenses.
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