Definitions for: Token


[n] something of sentimental value
[n] a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines
[n] an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"



Webster (1913) Definition: To"ken, n. (Weaving)
In a Jacquard loom, a colored signal to show the weaver which
shuttle to use.


To"ken (t[=o]"k'n), n. [OE. token, taken, AS. t[=a]cen;
akin to OFries. t[=e]ken, OS. t[=e]kan, D. teeken, G.
zeichen, OHG. Zeihhan, Icel. t[=a]kan, teiken, Sw. tecken,
Dan. tegn, Goth. taikns sign, token, gateihan to tell, show,
AS. te['o]n to accuse, G. zeihen, OHG. z[=i]han, G. zeigen to
show, OHG. zeig[=o]n, Icel. tj[=a], L. dicere to say, Gr.
deikny`nai to show, Skr. di[,c]. Cf. Diction, Teach.]
1. Something intended or supposed to represent or indicate
another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the
rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with
Noah.

2. A memorial of friendship; something by which the
friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a
memento; a souvenir.

This is some token from a never friend. --Shak.

3. Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of
authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good
faith, etc.

Say, by this token, I desire his company. --Shak.

4. A piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a
private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and
redeemable in lawful money. Also, a coin issued by
government, esp. when its use as lawful money is limited
and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value.

Note: It is now made unlawful for private persons to issue
tokens.

5. (Med.) A livid spot upon the body, indicating, or supposed
to indicate, the approach of death. [Obs.]

Like the fearful tokens of the plague, Are mere
forerunners of their ends. --Beau. & Fl.

6. (Print.) Ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets,
of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the
same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the
number printed on both sides.

7. (Ch. of Scot.) A piece of metal given beforehand to each
person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of
the Lord's Supper.

8. (Mining) A bit of leather having a peculiar mark
designating a particular miner. Each hewer sends one of
these with each corf or tub he has hewn.

Token money, money which is lawfully current for more than
its real value. See Token, n., 4.

Token sheet (Print.), the last sheet of each token. --W.
Savage.


To"ken, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tokened; p. pr. & vb. n.
Tokening.] [AS. t[=a]cnian, fr. t[=a]cen token. See
Token, n.]
To betoken. [Obs.] --Shak.

Synonyms: item, keepsake, relic, souvenir

See Also: disc, disk, favor, favour, love-token, party favor, party favour, postage, postage stamp, stamp, stuff, subway token, sundries, sundry, symbol, trading stamp, whatchamacallit, whatsis

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