signet

sig·net  (sgnt)

n.

1. A seal, especially one used officially to mark documents.

2. The impression made with such a seal.

tr.v. sig·net·ed, sig·net·ing, sig·nets

To mark or endorse with a signet.

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[Middle English, from Old French, diminutive of signe, sign; see sign.]

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signet [ˈsɪgnɪt]

n

1. a small seal, esp one as part of a finger ring

2. a seal used to stamp or authenticate documents

3. the impression made by such a seal

vb

(tr) to stamp or authenticate with a signet

[from Medieval Latin signētum a little seal, from Latin signum a sign]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

signet - a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially) seal, stamp - a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents seal ring, signet ring - a ring bearing a signet

Translations

signet [ˈsɪgnɪt]

A. N → sello m

B. CPD signet ring N → sello m

signet [ˈsɪgnɪt] n → sigillo