Coun"ter*feit`er (-f?t`?r), n.
1.
One who counterfeits; one who copies or imitates; especially, one who copies or forges bank notes or coin; a forger.
The coin which was corrupted by counterfeiters.
Camden.
2.
One who assumes a false appearance or semblance; one who makes false pretenses.
Counterfeiters of devotion.
Sherwood.
© Webster 1913.