signet
signet
Definition
sig·net (sig′nit)
noun
- a seal, esp. one used as a signature in marking documents as official, etc.
- 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
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.
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