Signet

Word SIGNET
Character 6
Hyphenation sig net
Pronunciations /ˈsɪɡ.nət/

Definitions and meanings of "Signet"

What do we mean by signet?

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

The impression made with such a seal. noun

To mark or endorse with a signet. transitive verb

The ring-shaped form of the Plasmodium of malaria. See signet-ring, 2. noun

A seal, especially a private seal, used instead of signing the name, or in addition to it, for verification of papers or the like. noun

The stamp of a signet; an impression made by or as if by a signet. noun

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. noun

A ring containing a signet or private seal. noun

A judicial officer who prepares warrants, writs, etc.; originally, a clerk in the office of the secretary of state. noun

An object (especially a ring) formerly used to impress a picture into the sealing wax of a document as a proof of its origin noun

A seal (especially one used to mark documents officially) noun

An object (especially a ring) formerly used to impress a picture into the sealing wax of a document as a proof of its origin

Synonyms and Antonyms for Signet

The word "signet" in example sentences

It is like gold, or more exactly it is like the gold-coloured semi-precious stone which one sometimes sees in signet rings, and which I think is called a chrysoberyl. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But the order of male succession was asserted by the friends of their country; the lawful heir drew the royal signet from the finger of his insensible or conscious father and the empire obeyed the master of the palace. ❋ Unknown (1206)

Stampt with my signet are the swarthy children of the sun: ❋ Unknown (2001)

His signet is the Fisherman's; No sceptre does he bear; ❋ Various (N/A)

Moses, who poured water upon the ground and it became blood; the signet is called the signet of truth, and is Zerrubbabel. ❋ William Morgan (N/A)

Meneptah had recalled the signet, or had added the penalty of suspense to his indorsement of Har-hat's fiat of imprisonment. ❋ Elizabeth Miller (N/A)

It is there described as of mixed yellow metal gilt; on either side of the hoop there is a crown (Fig. 134), of the form commonly seen on coins of the twelfth century, and on the signet are the words, ROGERIVS REX, chased in high relief. ❋ Unknown (1840)

Christ is the "signet" on God's hand: always in the Father's presence, ever pleasing in his sight. ❋ Unknown (1871)

The story begins legitimately upon activating Pandora's Box; Decard's palm is locked in place and stabbed clean through, imprinting the 'signet' on it, allowing you to absorb Animus Energy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Faithful, Sultan of the East; in these papers signed with his signet are our credentials, if you would read them. " ❋ Henry Rider Haggard (1890)

* He proposed by giving her his signet ring, and they were married in London in 1946. ❋ Jennet Conant (2011)

Let him also pour it into an iron tube and seal it with an iron signet that they [the demons] should not steal it from him. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The message came on a scroll of fine parchment, sealed with wax that was imprinted with the royal signet. ❋ J. Robert King (2011)

Perdiccas, at the time of Alexander's death his second-in-command and the recipient before witnesses of the dying king's signet ring, proposed waiting for Roxane to give birth. ❋ Peter Green (2011)

I seal the letter with hot wax into which I press my personal signet. ❋ Lucy Weston (2011)

He took off his royal signet ring and gave it to his friend Perdiccas so that he might act temporarily as regent, but the ultimate succession was unclear. ❋ Philip Freeman (2011)

He will not wear a ring, a custom among the men in his family, who prefer signet rings. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Wee Pals 1969 first print signet books Morrie Turner ❋ Unknown (2009)

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