Countersigns

/ˈkaʊntərˌsaɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural noun: secondary signatures or signals used to verify something; verb: signs after another person.

Etymology

From countersign + -s. Both a plural noun form and a third-person singular present verb form.

Kelly Says

In military camps, countersigns were passwords—sentries would challenge you with one word and you had to respond with the countersign, proving you belonged there.

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