SIGNET Meaning and
Definition
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A signet is a small seal or stamp used for making impressions on wax or paper to authenticate or seal documents, letters, or other important items. Historically, signets were typically made of metal and engraved with a unique design or symbol that served as the personal or official mark of the owner.
Derived from the Latin word "signum" meaning "sign" or "mark," signets were primarily used in ancient civilizations and medieval times as a means of identification, guaranteeing the authenticity of correspondences or validating the authority of the sender. By pressing the signet into wax or smearing ink onto the engraved surface and applying it onto paper, a distinctive image or pattern was left behind, effectively sealing the document and making it tamper-proof.
Signets often bore the unique crest, emblem, initials, or family coat of arms of the owner, serving as a symbol of their identity and social status. They were essential tools for kings, nobles, religious figures, and merchants, representing their authority, ownership, and credibility.
In contemporary usage, while signets are less prevalent due to advances in technology and the rise of digital signatures, they still hold symbolic value. Modern signets may take the form of personalized engraved rings, pendants, or stamps that are no longer used for official seals but are cherished as keepsakes, heirlooms, or decorative pieces.
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The seal used by the sovereign to seal private letters and grants.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SIGNET
The word "signet" originated from the Old French word "cignet", which was derived from the Latin word "cignĕtum". In Latin, "cignĕtum" refers to a ring or seal used for making impressions. This Latin term is believed to have roots in the Latin word "cingĕre", meaning "to encircle" or "to surround". Over time, "cignet" evolved into "signet" in Middle English, retaining its meaning of a small seal or ring used for authentication or identification purposes.
Similar spelling words for SIGNET
- Saint-Amand,
- Snouty,
- Zonate,
- Syndi,
- SOINT,
- Saint-Maurice,
- CINT,
- saint-John's-bread,
- SINDO/F,
- SWNT,
- snotty-nosed,
- sendee,
- Zandy,
- SANDIA,
- Cindi,
- cygnet,
- scent,
- Cyanate,
- Segnity,
- Sindi,
- Saint-Sauveur,
- sandy,
- Sand-blindness,
- Sennit,
- heaven-sent,
- Seawant,
- sound,
- Santa,
- snottier,
- Cinetta,
- ZANT,
- ZNT-3,
- de-signed,
- sonata,
- santee,
- Saint-Honore-les-Bains,
- SYND,
- Zoonite,
- de-scent,
- sand,
- Sonde,
- CENTA,
- sandier,
- Sindya,
- Seynt,
- Saint-Leger,
- be-saint,
- Cindie,
- sand-pillars,
- Sond,
- Iron-sand,
- de-cent,
- Sand-pipes,
- sound-thinking,
- Ceint,
- zend-avesta,
- sandy-haired,
- sundew,
- Syndia,
- send,
- Zenaide,
- sanity,
- Santo,
- Swound,
- Snead,
- sand-blind,
- CAN/SND,
- Sanndi,
- Sand-flood,
- Zenaida,
- Sienite,
- Sondya,
- Saint-Gervais,
- ZANDE,
- saint,
- rough-sand,
- sand-pump,
- dis-sent,
- CEONET,
- Sanhita,
- sandhi,
- re-cent,
- Zinaida,
- Cindee,
- CYNT,
- SENET,
- CINIT,
- Sand-lot,
- OP-SEND,
- Sandhya,
- Cindy,
- seined,
- Saint-Simonianism,
- Bellows-sound,
- Sindie,
- Sunita,
- Scient,
- sente,
- Cindia,
- sundae,
- re-sent,
- sciaenidae,
- SNHDE,
- XNTY.,
- Saint-Simonian,
- snit,
- Suant,
- Sanda,
- Green-sand,
- Saint-Simonism,
- Cyndi,
- Cyndie,
- sunnite,
- sciaenid,
- Sandye,
- cent,
- Saynd,
- Cyndia,
- Cinda,
- shanklin-sand,
- saint-paul-saint-louis,
- Zenda,
- XUNET,
- Cynda,
- sunday-go-to-meeting,
- CIONTEO,
- Syndee,
- Cento,
- SIND,
- god-send,
- saint-bernard's-lily,
- SANET,
- Sinewed,
- snooty,
- Sand-heat,
- zend,
- snood,
- cyanite,
- Sciaenoid,
- Sonita,
- Snite,
- SND,
- Cynoidea,
- SENTO,
- Zaneta,
- SOWIND,
- Cinaed,
- parting-sand,
- SAINT-PD,
- Sindia,
- Sinead,
- SANDO,
- Fish-sound,
- Sunned,
- Snet,
- SUNT,
- Senate-house,
- Zonta,
- ZENIT,
- ZNT3,
- Sanatio,
- cyanide,
- Sand-piper,
- signatory,
- snot,
- Sennight,
- Zunyite,
- SINITTA,
- SAWNET,
- CEENET,
- Cyndy,
- Dentato-sinuate,
- SUNED,
- Seint,
- Sandey,
- szent-gyorgyi,
- Suent,
- SENDA,
- ZAND,
- Signate,
- Sound-board,
- Sandi,
- Siniate,
- Sand-box,
- Seawand,
- ZNATA,
- Sunnud,
- Sonida,
- seniti,
- Sintu,
- brain-sand,
- SNTE,
- Re-sound,
- senate,
- snout,
- shell-sand,
- SANIT,
- saint-mihiel,
- sonnet,
- Sindee,
- Syndy,
- Sande,
- Saint-Christare,
- de-scend,
- SONET,
- Sand-bag,
- Synda,
- Soyned,
- SNHHD,
- SANAT,
- snoot,
- Snod,
- Sinnet,
- Snowed,
- Saint-Nectaire,
- Sioned,
- sound-with-sound,
- Zonda,
- Zoned,
- synod,
- Seynd,
- sand-paper,
- sunhat,
- SCEAND,
- ZINDO,
- Ciannait,
- Cyndee,
- scend,
- seanad,
- Suint,
- SINDA/G,
- T/SGNT.,
- sand-drift,
- Sinto,
- CENID,
- signature,
- Zanita,
- sent,
- SNT,
- snotty,
- after-sound,
- Zanetta,
- quick-sand,
- Senaida,
- Sennet,
- snot-nosed,
- pre-sent,
- sound-on-sound,
- Saint-like,
- counter-signed,
- NG-SONET,
- signed,
- Sinned,
- SUND,
- SCINDA,
- Dentate-sinuate,
- SNODO,
- Sned,
- sand-stone,
- Sandie,
- SINT,
- saint-saens,
- sennett,
- Sonnite,
- Calves-snout,
- in-sanity,
- co-signed,
- SONT,
- SINDO,
- Syenite,
- Zante,
- Zanda,
- snootier,
- PSINET,
- CINTOO,
- HSNET,
- Swooned,
- snide,
- Zinaide,
- in-sinuate,
- zonoid,
- sinuate,
- scent-bag,
- Sante,
- sunday,
- Zenayda,
- Eye-saint,
- Sneed,
- Syndie,
- Zandie,
- Sindy,
- sand-scratches,
- Cinneidigh,
- Sandee,
- sindhi.
Conjugate verb Signet
CONDITIONAL
I
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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to signet
PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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