Definition of counterfeit

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Counterfeit (n.) That which is made in imitation of something, with a view to deceive by passing the false for the true; as, the bank note was a counterfeit..

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Counterfeit :: Counterfeit (adv.) Fabricated in imitation of something else, with a view to defraud by passing the false copy for genuine or original; as, counterfeit antiques; counterfeit coin..
Flash :: Flash (a.) Wearing showy, counterfeit ornaments; vulgarly pretentious; as, flash people; flash men or women; -- applied especially to thieves, gamblers, and prostitutes that dress in a showy way and wear much cheap jewelry..
Genuine :: Genuine (a.) Belonging to, or proceeding from, the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure; as, a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials..
Forger :: Forger (n. & v. t.) Especially: One guilty of forgery; one who makes or issues a counterfeit document.
Flash :: Flash (a.) Showy, but counterfeit; cheap, pretentious, and vulgar; as, flash jewelry; flash finery..
Counterfeit :: Counterfeit (adv.) Assuming the appearance of something; false; spurious; deceitful; hypocritical; as, a counterfeit philanthropist..
Intend :: Intend (v. t.) To pretend; to counterfeit; to simulate.
Counterfeiting :: Counterfeiting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Counterfei.
Simular :: Simular (a.) False; specious; counterfeit.
Personate :: Personate (v. t.) To assume the character of; to represent by a fictitious appearance; to act the part of; hence, to counterfeit; to feign; as, he tried to personate his brother; a personated devotion..
Greenback :: Greenback (n.) One of the legal tender notes of the United States; -- first issued in 1862, and having the devices on the back printed with green ink, to prevent alterations and counterfeits..
Belie :: Belie (n.) To mimic; to counterfeit.
Borrow :: Borrow (v. t.) To feign or counterfeit.
Feigned :: Feigned (a.) Not real or genuine; pretended; counterfeit; insincere; false.
Supposititious :: Supposititious (a.) Fraudulently substituted for something else; not being what is purports to be; not genuine; spurious; counterfeit; as, a supposititious child; a supposititious writing..
Counterfeiter :: Counterfeiter (n.) One who assumes a false appearance or semblance; one who makes false pretenses.
Mockish :: Mockish (a.) Mock; counterfeit; sham.
Counterfeiter :: Counterfeiter (n.) One who counterfeits; one who copies or imitates; especially, one who copies or forges bank notes or coin; a forger..
Forgery :: Forgery (n.) That which is forged, fabricated, falsely devised, or counterfeited..
Pollard :: Pollard (n.) A clipped coin; also, a counterfeit..
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