sphragistic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of sphragistic
1830–40; < Late Greek sphrāgistikós, equivalent to Greek sphrāgist ( ós ) stamped, marked (derivative of sphrāgís a seal) + -ikos -ic
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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."
From Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. by Jean Paul
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