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SIGNET

\sˈɪɡnɪt], \sˈɪɡnɪt], \s_ˈɪ_ɡ_n_ɪ_t]\

Definitions of SIGNET

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A seal; privy-seal.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A seal; in England, a seal for the authentication of royal grants; the privy seal.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The seal used by the sovereign to seal private letters and grants.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [French] A seal; especially, the seal used by the sovereign in sealing private letters and grants that pass by bill under the sign-manual.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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