broad seal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of broad seal
First recorded in 1530–40
Example Sentences
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With the poor I make my treaty; and the heart of man Sets the broad seal of its allegiance there, And ratifies the compact.
From Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. by Fuller, Margaret
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
"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 Roby, John
The combined powers of Europe have placed their broad seal of disapprobation upon the African slave trade.
From Walker's Appeal, with a Brief Sketch of His Life And Also Garnet's Address to the Slaves of the United States of America by Walker, David
He took out the broad seal, and let him see it, and Robin at the sight of it, knowing what was right and courteous, set him on his knee.
From The Junior Classics — Volume 4 by Patten, William
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