Definition of signet in English:

signet

noun ˈsɪɡnɪtˈsɪɡnɪt

historical

1A small seal, especially one set in a ring, used instead of or with a signature to give authentication to an official document.
〈史〉戒指图章；小图章；小公章
Example sentencesExamples
- He saw it was sealed with his father's signet, which worried him.
- Griffin pressed his signet into the seal and handed it to the messenger with a soft smile.
- I should hope to receive your rejoinder, post marked with the utmost haste, delivered upon my doorstep and stamped with your signet within the fortnight.
- Then he sealed it with wax and applied a signet that he kept on the top shelf of the bookcase.
- Since the great seal was heavy, the practice developed of employing a privy seal and later a signet.
1. 1.1usually the Signet The royal seal formerly used for special purposes in England and Scotland, and in Scotland later as the seal of the Court of Session.
  （旧时英格兰和苏格兰的）玉玺；（苏格兰最高民事法庭的）官印
  Example sentencesExamples
  I enclose for publication with this letter a copy of the Commission under the Sign Manual and Signet of Her Majesty the Queen appointing me to be the ‘governor general of St Lucia.’
  There shall be a Commissioner for the Territory who shall be appointed by Her Majesty by Commission under Her Majesty's Sign Manual and Signet and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin signetum, diminutive of signum 'token, seal'.

Rhymes

cygnet

Definition of signet in US English:

signet

nounˈsiɡnitˈsɪɡnɪt

historical

A small seal, especially one set in a ring, used instead of or with a signature to give authentication to an official document.
〈史〉戒指图章；小图章；小公章
Example sentencesExamples
- I should hope to receive your rejoinder, post marked with the utmost haste, delivered upon my doorstep and stamped with your signet within the fortnight.
- Griffin pressed his signet into the seal and handed it to the messenger with a soft smile.
- He saw it was sealed with his father's signet, which worried him.
- Since the great seal was heavy, the practice developed of employing a privy seal and later a signet.
- Then he sealed it with wax and applied a signet that he kept on the top shelf of the bookcase.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin signetum, diminutive of signum ‘token, seal’.

词汇	signet
释义	Definition of signet in English: signet noun ˈsɪɡnɪtˈsɪɡnɪt historical 1A small seal, especially one set in a ring, used instead of or with a signature to give authentication to an official document. 〈史〉戒指图章；小图章；小公章 Example sentencesExamples He saw it was sealed with his father's signet, which worried him. Griffin pressed his signet into the seal and handed it to the messenger with a soft smile. I should hope to receive your rejoinder, post marked with the utmost haste, delivered upon my doorstep and stamped with your signet within the fortnight. Then he sealed it with wax and applied a signet that he kept on the top shelf of the bookcase. Since the great seal was heavy, the practice developed of employing a privy seal and later a signet. 1.1usually the Signet The royal seal formerly used for special purposes in England and Scotland, and in Scotland later as the seal of the Court of Session. （旧时英格兰和苏格兰的）玉玺；（苏格兰最高民事法庭的）官印 Example sentencesExamples I enclose for publication with this letter a copy of the Commission under the Sign Manual and Signet of Her Majesty the Queen appointing me to be the ‘governor general of St Lucia.’ There shall be a Commissioner for the Territory who shall be appointed by Her Majesty by Commission under Her Majesty's Sign Manual and Signet and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin signetum, diminutive of signum 'token, seal'. Rhymes cygnet Definition of signet in US English: signet nounˈsiɡnitˈsɪɡnɪt historical A small seal, especially one set in a ring, used instead of or with a signature to give authentication to an official document. 〈史〉戒指图章；小图章；小公章 Example sentencesExamples I should hope to receive your rejoinder, post marked with the utmost haste, delivered upon my doorstep and stamped with your signet within the fortnight. Griffin pressed his signet into the seal and handed it to the messenger with a soft smile. He saw it was sealed with his father's signet, which worried him. Since the great seal was heavy, the practice developed of employing a privy seal and later a signet. Then he sealed it with wax and applied a signet that he kept on the top shelf of the bookcase. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin signetum, diminutive of signum ‘token, seal’.
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