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sphragistic

[ sfruh-jis-tik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to seals or signet rings.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sphragistic1

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

"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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