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 manual; -- called also
I had my father's signet in my purse. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Signet ring,
Writer to the signet (Scots Law),
a. Stamped or marked with a signet. [ 1913 Webster ]