signet ring

noun

: a finger ring engraved with a signet, seal, or monogram : seal ring

Examples of signet ring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Steeles’ farm yielded a few such historical prizes, including a Roman coin and a signet ring that Andrew said appeared to be medieval. Kelsey Baker, Washington Post, 23 June 2024 And just where did the signet ring come from, anyway? Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 June 2024 Tom makes out with the signet ring, an apology from Mr. Greenleaf, and the Picasso that used to hang on the walls of Dickie’s Atrani house. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024 My favorite moment in Dune: Part Two is when Chani (Zendaya) and Gurney (Josh Brolin) are both concerned about Paul (Timothée Chalamet) during his sermon, and then as soon as Paul pulls out his father’s ducal signet ring, Gurney instantly drinks the Kool-Aid. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for signet ring 

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Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signet ring was in 1542

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“Signet ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signet%20ring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

signet ring

noun
: a malaria parasite in an intracellular developmental stage in which the nucleus is peripheral and the cytoplasm somewhat attenuated and annular

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