- signet ring
- A ring with the wearer's signet or seal upon it.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
signet ring
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Signet ring — Signet Sig net, n. [OF. signet a signet, F., a bookmark, dim. of signe. See {Sign}, n., and cf. {Sennet}.] A seal; especially, in England, the seal used by the sovereign in sealing private letters and grants that pass by bill under the sign… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
signet ring — n a ring that has a signet on it … Dictionary of contemporary English
signet ring — signet ,ring noun count a ring with a special design that can be used as a signet … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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signet ring — ► NOUN ▪ a ring with letters or a design set into it … English terms dictionary
signet ring — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms signet ring : singular signet ring plural signet rings a ring with a special design that can be used as a signet … English dictionary
signet ring — [[t]sɪ̱gnət rɪŋ[/t]] signet rings N COUNT A signet ring is a ring which has a flat oval or circular section at the front with a pattern or letters carved into it … English dictionary
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signet ring — ring that is used for stamping a letter with authority … English contemporary dictionary
Signet ring cell — In histology, a signet ring cell is a malignant cell type seen predominantly in carcinomas. Signet ring cells are most frequently associated with stomach cancer, [Cancer Research UK. Signet Ring Cancer. cancerhelp.org.uk. URL:… … Wikipedia
