Definition of counterfeit
(Entry 1 of 3)
counterfeit
verbcounterfeited; counterfeiting; counterfeits
Definition of counterfeit (Entry 2 of 3)
: to imitate or feign especially with intent to deceive also : to make a fraudulent replica of counterfeiting $20 bills
1 : to try to deceive by pretense or dissembling
2 : to engage in counterfeiting something of value
counterfeit
nounDefinition of counterfeit (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : something counterfeit : forgery The $20 bill turned out to be a counterfeit.
2 : something likely to be mistaken for something of higher value
Pity was a counterfeit of love …— Harry Hervey
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The first known use of counterfeit was in the 14th century
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