Synonyms for signed

Grammar : Adj

Spell : sahyn

Phonetic Transcription : saɪn

Définition of signed

Origin : early 13c., "gesture or motion of the hand," especially one meant to communicate something, from Old French signe "sign, mark," from Latin signum "identifying mark, token, indication, symbol; proof; military standard, ensign; a signal, an omen; sign in the heavens, constellation," according to Watkins, literally "standard that one follows," from PIE *sekw-no-, from root *sekw- (1) "to follow" (see sequel).
Ousted native token. Meaning "a mark or device having some special importance" is recorded from late 13c.; that of "a miracle" is from c.1300. Zodiacal sense in English is from mid-14c. Sense of "characteristic device attached to the front of an inn, shop, etc., to distinguish it from others" is first recorded mid-15c. Meaning "token or signal of some condition" (late 13c.) is behind sign of the times (1520s). In some uses, the word probably is a shortening of ensign. Sign language is recorded from 1847; earlier hand-language (1670s).

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Example sentences :

Why, this here despatch is signed by young Toler—that's his confidential man.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

And before you got off the beams, Andrew, the governor of this State will have signed a pardon for you.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

She signed to the Seven, and they came huddling to her like quail; she put them behind her.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

He signed to me to take a broom—to march into the garden—to set to work.
Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa

"My letter to you was not signed, I believe," said Vivian, in an altered voice.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

They signed some papers, there by the light of the altar candles.
Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

So Betty dictated and he wrote: yes, it had come to this—she dictated and he wrote, and signed too.
Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

Mr. Galloway signed to him to close the door, and then spoke.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Not a king's scholar but answered to his name; and Tom signed the roll for the first time.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

The telegram was signed by Homer and by Barrett, the superintendent of police at Rouen.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

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