¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Signets
1. signet [v] - See also: signet
Lexicographical Neighbors of Signets
Literary usage of Signets
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to the Critical Study and Knowledge of the Holy Scriptures by Thomas Hartwell Horne (1856)
"SEALS or signets, and KINGS, were commonly worn by both sexes. ... The ancient
Hebrews wore their seals or signets, either as rings on their fingers, ..."
2. German Book-plates: An Illustrated Handbook of German & Austrian Exlibris by Karl Emich Leiningen-Westerburg (1901)
"As both notaries' signets and visiting cards were used in the place of an exlibris
proper in the ... NOTARIES' signets 3 have been proved to have ..."
3. The Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians by John Gardner Wilkinson (1878)
"One of the largest signets I have seen was in the possession of a French gentleman
at Cairo, ... 22 21 Rings, signets, bracelet*, and curing!. Fig. ..."
4. Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians: Including Their Private Life by John Gardner Wilkinson (1842)
"This was common not only to rings, but to signets, and was intended for ...
One of the largest signets I have seen, was in the possession of a French ..."
5. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by Anna Lorraine Guthrie, Marion A. Knight, H.W. Wilson Company, Estella E. Painter (1920)
"Relig Educ 11: 124-8 Ap '16 Osborne, (Samuel) Outfield Middle Italian signets of
approximately 350 to Method of teaching English composition. ..."
6. Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa by Edward Daniel Clarke (1817)
"... Stone—Paintings commemorated vpon Gems—Notice of a Picture Inj Zeuxis—Substance*
used for the signets of Cyprus—their most ..."
7. Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa by Edward Daniel Clarke (1823)
"... commemorated upon Gem1;—Notice oj .a Picture ly Zeuxis—Substances used for
the signets of Cyprus—their most ..."
Other Resources:
