signet

Meanings

• noun

  A small seal, often made of metal and engraved with a design, used to authenticate documents by making an impression in wax or clay.

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Variants

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signet , signets , signeted , signeting , signet ring , signet rings

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Etymology

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From Old French 'sigille' meaning 'seal'.

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Trivia

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1. Signets were used as early as the ancient Egyptian civilization.

2. The Great Seal of the United States is an example of a signet used in modern times.

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Related Concepts

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1. seal: A signet is a type of seal used for authenticating documents.

2. wax seal: A signet makes an impression in wax to authenticate a document.

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Culture

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In ancient civilizations, signets were used as personal identifiers and symbols of authority. They were often worn around the neck on a chain or carried on a ring. In literature, signets have appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' and Dickens' 'Great Expectations'.

How to Memorize "signet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small metal object with an intricate design, used to stamp an impression into wax or clay.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'signet' with the idea of personal identification and authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a signet is a small, engraved seal used for authenticating documents.

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