signet Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sig"net noun

Etymology

OF. signet a signet, F., a bookmark, dim. of signe. See Sign, n., and cf. Sennet.

Definitions

1. 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. Shak.