About The Word Paraph
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Paraph
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What's The Definition Of Paraph?
[n] a flourish added after or under your signature (originally to protect against forgery)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Paraph: Related Terms | Find terms related to Paraph: See Also | flourish | signature Paraph In Webster's Dictionary \Par"aph\, n. [F. paraphe, parafe, contr. fr.
paragraphe.]
A flourish made with the pen at the end of a signature. In
the Middle Ages, this formed a sort of rude safeguard against
forgery. --Brande & C.
\Par"aph\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Paraphed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Paraphing}.] [Cf. F. parapher, parafer.] To add a paraph to; to sign, esp. with the initials. |
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