Definition of seal

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Seal (n.) That which seals or fastens; esp., the wax or wafer placed on a letter or other closed paper, etc., to fasten it..

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Lady''s Seal :: Lady's seal () The European Solomon's seal (Polygonatum verticillatum).
Assumpsit :: Assumpsit (n.) An action to recover damages for a breach or nonperformance of a contract or promise, express or implied, oral or in writing not under seal. Common or indebitatus assumpsit is brought for the most part on an implied promise. Special assumpsit is founded on an express promise or undertaking..
Carnelian :: Carnelian (n.) A variety of chalcedony, of a clear, deep red, flesh red, or reddish white color. It is moderately hard, capable of a good polish, and often used for seals..
Sphragistics :: Sphragistics (n.) The science of seals, their history, age, distinctions, etc., esp. as verifying the age and genuiness of documents..
Wafer :: Wafer (v. t.) To seal or close with a wafer.
Ursal :: Ursal (n.) The ursine seal. See the Note under 1st Seal.
Certify :: Certify (v. t.) To testify to in writing; to make a declaration concerning, in writing, under hand, or hand and seal..
Pup :: Pup (n.) a young seal.
Convey :: Convey (v. t.) To transfer or deliver to another; to make over, as property; more strictly (Law), to transfer (real estate) or pass (a title to real estate) by a sealed writing..
Sigil :: Sigil (n.) A seal; a signature.
Seal :: Seal (n.) That which confirms, ratifies, or makes stable; that which authenticates; that which secures; assurance..
Seal :: Seal (v. t.) To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement, plaster, or the like..
Sealing Wax :: Sealing wax () A compound of the resinous materials, pigments, etc., used as a material for seals, as for letters, documents, etc..
Sealgh :: Sealgh (n.) Alt. of Selc.
Bond :: Bond (n.) A writing under seal, by which a person binds himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators, to pay a certain sum on or before a future day appointed. This is a single bond. But usually a condition is added, that, if the obligor shall do a certain act, appear at a certain place, conform to certain rules, faithfully perform certain duties, or pay a certain sum of money, on or before a time specified, the obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force. If the condi
Talisman :: Talisman (n.) A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence..
Bull :: Bull (v. i.) A seal. See Bulla.
Counterpart :: Counterpart (n.) A thing may be applied to another thing so as to fit perfectly, as a seal to its impression; hence, a thing which is adapted to another thing, or which supplements it; that which serves to complete or complement anything; hence, a person or thing having qualities lacking in another; an opposite..
Lady''s Seal :: Lady's seal () The black bryony (Tamus communis).
Hydrastine :: Hydrastine (n.) An alkaloid, found in the rootstock of the golden seal (Hydrastis Canadensis), and extracted as a bitter, white, crystalline substance. It is used as a tonic and febrifuge..
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