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Definitions for: Signet [n] a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
See Also: seal, seal ring, signet ring, stamp
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