Etymology

obsign

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Today it means: To seal; to confirm, as by a seal or stamp. Full definition →

First used c. 1555–1658Latin obsignō
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromobsignō
  2. English todayobsign

Borrowed from Latin obsignō. Doublet of obsignate.

First known use, by meaning

  • c. 1555–1658 To seal; to confirm, as by a seal or stamp.

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