counterfit

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counterfit

1. Misspelling of counterfeit.
   • 1693, Alexander Monro, Advertisment by Dr. Monro Presbyter of the Church of Scotland‎^[1]:

     I Find my Name Abused in a Late Pamphlet (I suppose written by one Mr. George Ridpath) as if I had sent, or Commissioned, or Ordered Mr. Andrew Johnston to counterfit the name of one Mitchell, to a Certificate without his consent.