Signet (Noun)
Meaning
A seal (especially one used to mark documents officially).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The king pressed his signet into the hot wax to seal the document and make it official.
- She had to affix her signet to the contract before it could be considered valid.
- The official used a small, ornate signet to authenticate the decree.
- In the past, nobles used signets to seal their letters and signify their social status.
- The ancient text described the use of a signet ring by the pharaoh to validate official documents.