fisherman's ring

noun

A signet ring bearing an image of Saint Peter fishing, used in signing papal briefs.

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Meanings

nounfisherman's ring (plural fisherman's rings)

plural fisherman's rings

  1. A signet ring bearing an image of Saint Peter fishing, used in signing papal briefs.

    Benedict will also stop using the so-called fisherman’s ring to seal documents.

    2013 February 26, Gaia Pianigiani, Elisabetta Povoledo, “Benedict XVI to Be Known as Emeritus in Retirement”, in New York Times
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