signet

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an object (especially a ring) formerly used to impress a picture into the sealing wax of a document as a proof of its origin
a metal object used for printing a small pattern in wax as an official seal (1) (signe; SIGN)
a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
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} seal, small stamp used to mark official documents; imprint, mark made by a signet
signet ring
A signet ring is a ring which has a flat oval or circular section at the front with a pattern or letters carved into it. A finger ring bearing an engraved signet. Also called seal ring. a ring that has a signet on it
signet ring
ring that is used for stamping a letter with authority
signet ring
A signet ring is a ring that was used as a means of identification for relatively important people The signet ring was engraved with a symbol (a coat of arms or initials) identifying a particular person Some signet rings also had intaglio-carved seals The earliest-known signet rings date from ancient Egypt, thousands of years ago
signet ring
> A ring engraved with a seal or monogram
signet ring
a ring bearing a signet
Writer to the Signet
{i} (In Scotland) judicial officer who prepares writs and warrants and the like
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