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signet Definition

sig·net (sig′nit)

noun

  1. a seal, esp. one used as a signature in marking documents as official, etc.
  2. a mark or impression made by or as by a signet

Etymology: ME < MFr, dim. of signe, a sign

transitive verb

to stamp or make official with a signet

signet Synonyms

signet

n.

stamp, badge, seal; see emblem.

signet Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ring: I will treat you like a signet ring on my finger, says the LORD, for I have specially chosen you.
  • cell: Signet ring cell histology did not impact survival in our group of largely advanced gastric cancer cases.
  • book: Signet Books No 1 - What's the Garbage Doing on the Stove?
  • histology: Signet ring cell histology did not impact survival in our group of largely advanced gastric cancer cases.
  • carcinoma: This is the combination of a signet ring cell carcinoma ( a cancer, probably of the stomach ) associated with extensive thrombotic changes.

Noun used with modifier

  • gold: Among the items in the collection is a miniature medieval mermaid and an inscribed gold signet ring.