sphragistic

American

[sfruh-jis-tik] / sfrəˈdʒɪs tɪk /

adjective

of or relating to seals or signet rings.

Etymology

Origin of sphragistic

1830–40; < Late Greek sphrāgistikós, equivalent to Greek sphrāgist ( ós ) stamped, marked (derivative of sphrāgís a seal) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

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"The notary wished to seal the testament with a larger seal than usual--one which nobody might forge--so he sealed it with his own body, and there we see the sphragistic impression all complete."

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