Associations to the word «Signet»

Wiktionary

SIGNET, noun. An object (especially a ring) formerly used to impress a picture into the sealing wax of a document as a proof of its origin
SIGNET RING, noun. A finger ring bearing a signet, seal or coat of arms

Dictionary definition

SIGNET, noun. A seal (especially one used to mark documents officially).

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats