Definition

Noun: A seal ring is a finger ring that bears a signet, which is a small, engraved design or initial used to stamp an impression into wax or soft material as a mark of authentication, ownership, or authority.

Examples

• He used his seal ring to stamp the hot wax on the important document.
• The ancient artifact was a gold seal ring belonging to a Roman official.
• The design on her seal ring was a family crest.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Legal Context: Traditionally, a seal ring's impression served as a personal signature and a security measure on letters, contracts, and decrees. The phrase "to set one's seal" implies giving final authorization.
  • The treaty was not official until the king had set his seal ring upon it.

Variants and Related Words

• Signet ring: This is a direct synonym for seal ring.
• Signet: (Noun) The engraved emblem or design itself, often used interchangeably to refer to the ring.
• Seal: (Noun) The impression made by the signet ring; also a device for making such an impression.

Synonyms

• Signet ring

Related Idioms

• To give something one's seal of approval: To officially approve something. This idiom derives from the practice of using a seal ring for authentication.
  • The project can proceed now that the director has given it his seal of approval.

Noun

1. a ring bearing a signet