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Webster 1913 Edition
Signet
Sig′net
,Noun.
A seal; especially, in England, the seal used by the sovereign in sealing private letters and grants that pass by bill under the sign manual; – called also
privy signet
. I had my father’s
signet
in my purse. Shakespeare
Signet ring
, a ring containing a signet or private seal.
– Writer to the signet
(Scots Law)
, a judicial officer who prepares warrants, writs, etc.; originally, a clerk in the office of the secretary of state.
Webster 1828 Edition
Signet
SIG'NET
,Noun.