common seal
Britishnoun
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It’s also a vital food source for many fish, sharks, marine mammals and birds — namely the common seal, California sea lion, Chinook salmon, blue shark, Brandt’s cormorant — and, of course, humans.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2022
The common seal has a round head which in front bears some resemblance to that of the otter.
From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various
He found, that to facilitate their fraud, they had got a counterpart of the common seal, with which they certified the receipts.
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 454 Volume 18, New Series, September 11, 1852 by Chambers, William
There were constant complaints by the nuns that the Prioress kept the common seal in her own custody and performed all business without consulting them.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
She was obliged to admit that she received, paid and administered everything without consulting the convent, keeping the common seal in her own custody all the year round and never rendering account.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
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