Definition of signature

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Signature (v. t.) A letter or figure placed at the bottom of the first page of each sheet of a book or pamphlet, as a direction to the binder in arranging and folding the sheets..

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Allograph :: Allograph (n.) A writing or signature made by some person other than any of the parties thereto; -- opposed to autograph.
Frank :: Frank (a.) The privilege of sending letters or other mail matter, free of postage, or without charge; also, the sign, mark, or signature denoting that a letter or other mail matter is to free of postage..
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) To mark with, or as with, a signature or signatures..
Natural :: Natural (a.) Of or pertaining to a key which has neither a flat nor a sharp for its signature, as the key of C major..
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) A sign, stamp, or mark impressed, as by a seal..
Carte Blanche :: Carte blanche () A blank paper, with a person's signature, etc., at the bottom, given to another person, with permission to superscribe what conditions he pleases. Hence: Unconditional terms; unlimited authority..
Paraph :: Paraph (n.) A flourish made with the pen at the end of a signature. In the Middle Ages, this formed a sort of rude safeguard against forgery..
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) A letter or figure placed at the bottom of the first page of each sheet of a book or pamphlet, as a direction to the binder in arranging and folding the sheets..
Autograph :: Autograph (n.) That which is written with one's own hand; an original manuscript; a person's own signature or handwriting.
Sheet :: Sheet (v. t.) A single signature of a book or a pamphlet.
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) Especially, the name of any person, written with his own hand, employed to signify that the writing which precedes accords with his wishes or intentions; a sign manual; an autograph..
Subscription :: Subscription (n.) The signature attached to a paper.
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) That part of a prescription which contains the directions to the patient. It is usually prefaced by S or Sig. (an abbreviation for the Latin signa, imperative of signare to sign or mark)..
Signable :: Signable (a.) Suitable to be signed; requiring signature; as, a legal document signable by a particular person..
Onomastic :: Onomastic (a.) Applied to a signature when the body of the instrument is in another's handwriting.
Idiograph :: Idiograph (n.) A mark or signature peculiar to an individual; a trade-mark.
Alla Breve :: Alla breve () With one breve, or four minims, to measure, and sung faster like four crotchets; in quick common time; -- indicated in the time signature by /..
Consignature :: Consignature (n.) Joint signature.
Mark :: Mark (n.) A character (usually a cross) made as a substitute for a signature by one who can not write.
Sigil :: Sigil (n.) A seal; a signature.
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