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- [noun koun-ter-mahrk; verb koun-ter-mahrk]
- /noun ˈkaʊn tərˌmɑrk; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈmɑrk/
- /ˈkaʊn.tə.mɑːk/
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- [noun koun-ter-mahrk; verb koun-ter-mahrk]
- /noun ˈkaʊn tərˌmɑrk; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈmɑrk/
Definitions of countermark word
- noun countermark a mark on an object that is additional to a mark already on that object, and that serves a purpose such as enhancing security, or noting a change in the value of that object, etc 3
- noun countermark Also called counterstamp. a sign or device stamped on a coin after its minting. 1
- verb with object countermark to stamp (a coin) with a countermark; counterstamp. 1
- noun countermark A mark or token added to those already existing, as a security or proof. 0
- noun countermark (farriery) An artificial cavity made in the teeth of horses that have outgrown their natural mark, to disguise their age. 0
- verb countermark (Transitive Verb) To apply a countermark to. 0
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Origin of countermark
First appearance:
before 1495 One of the 26% oldest English words
1495-1505; (noun) < Middle French contremarque, equivalent to contre counter- + marque mark1; (v.) < Middle French contremarquer, derivative of contremarque
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Parts of speech for Countermark
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countermark popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
countermark usage trend in Literature
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