broad seal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of broad seal
First recorded in 1530–40
Example Sentences
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She folded them, sealed one with the broad seal, and then locked them up in her box till wanted.
From A Search For A Secret (Vol 3 of 3) A Novel by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
"By this token," said the seneschal haughtily, at the same time drawing out a formal instrument, to which was appended the broad seal of the ancient house of Fitz-Eustace.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
It trampled beneath its feet the broad seal of the State of New Jersey, and encouraged Dorr's rebellion.
From Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; In which Certain Demagogues in Tennessee, and Elsewhere, are Shown Up in Their True Colors by William Gannaway Brownlow
The bonds were issued by the highest legislative and executive functionaries of the State, the broad seal of the State attached, the bonds sold, and the money received.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various
The broad seal was impressed with Winthrop's coat-of-arms.
From Twice Told Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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