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Seal Stamp Authenticate Latin Signet ˈsɪgnɪt]  N  Small

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1) a small seal, esp one as part of a finger ring 
2) a seal used to stamp or authenticate documents 
3) the impression made by such a seal 
vb 
4) (tr) to stamp or authenticate with a signet 


Etymology: 
C14 from Medieval Latin signētum a little seal, from Latin signum a SIGN 

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