About The Word Signet
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Signet
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What's The Definition Of Signet?
[n] a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Signet: Related Terms | Find terms related to Signet: See Also | seal | seal ring | signet ring | stamp Signet In Webster's Dictionary \Sig"net\, n. [OF. signet a signet, F., a bookmark, dim.
of signe. See {Sign}, n., and cf. {Sennet}.]
A seal; especially, in England, the seal used by the
sovereign in sealing private letters and grants that pass by
bill under the sign manual; -- called also {privy signet}.
I had my father's signet in my purse. --Shak.
{Signet ring}, a ring containing a signet or private seal.
{Writer to the signet} (Scots Law), a judicial officer who
prepares warrants, writs, etc.; originally, a clerk in the
office of the secretary of state.
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