signet ring

noun

1. a finger ring containing a small seal, one's initial, or the like.

signet ring

noun

1. a finger ring bearing a signet

Word History and Origins

Origin of signet ring¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

Evident today was a new signet ring that Carole has recently taken to wearing on the little finger of her right hand.

From The Daily Beast

He wears a real pearl stud and a good signet ring; also a gold wrist watch, face broken and hands stopped at seven-fifteen.

From Project Gutenberg

In the end, therefore, it was he who took the signet ring and the letter the prince had written and brought back the gold.

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And that figure upon the shields is the sacred sign that was engraved upon his signet-ring.

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The wider part of this signet-ring is situated behind, where it affords attachment to large muscles.

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The use of the signet ring is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament.

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