I. ˈsignə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of signe sign, seal — more at sign
1. : a seal used officially to give personal authority to a document in lieu of signature:
a. : the seal used formerly by the sovereign of England in sealing private letters and grants prior to the affixing of the great seal
b. : the seal used formerly in Scotland to authenticate royal warrants connected with administration of justice
2.
a. : the impression made by or as if by a signet
b. : an identifying or authenticating mark or stamp
3.
a. : a small intaglio seal (as in a finger ring)
b. : signet ring
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English (Scots dialect) signeten, from signet, n.
: to stamp or authenticate with a signet