chrysobull

noun

chryso·​bull

1

: a pendent seal made of gold compare bulla sense 2

2

: a document issued under a chrysobull

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin chrysobulium, Middle Greek chrysoboullon, from Medieval Latin & Middle Greek chrys- + Medieval Latin -bulium, Modern Greek -boullon (respectively alteration & modification of Medieval Latin bulla seal, bull)

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