OBSIGNATE

Etymology

Verb

obsignate (third-person singular simple present obsignates, present participle obsignating, simple past and past participle obsignated)

(obsolete) To seal; to ratify.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Ob*sig"nate, v. t. Etym: [L. obsignated, p.p. of obsignare to seal. See Ob-, and Sign.]

Definition: To seal; to ratify. [Obs.] Barrow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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