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noun
A seal, as of a letter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable
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noun
A special characteristic or quality; prestige, especially via association.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, figuratively, uncountable
Synonyms: charm, je ne sais quoi, magic touch, oomph, zing
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A commemorative stamped design or inscription on an envelope, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, philately
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noun
A sealed envelope containing an item whose price is being negotiated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A capsule containing a pharmaceutical preparation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
A hidden location from which one can observe birds while remaining unseen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
To mark (an envelope) with a commemorative stamped design or inscription.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, philately
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noun
a seal on a letter
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: seal, stamp
noun
a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: lettre de cachet
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: warrant
noun
an indication of approved or superior status
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: seal, seal of approval
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels
History
Borrowed from French cachet, first appearing in Scottish English, from 1630.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
