signet ring

sig·net ring

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sig-nit ring]
- /ˈsɪg nɪt rɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sig-nit ring]
- /ˈsɪg nɪt rɪŋ/

Definitions of signet ring words

noun signet ring a finger ring containing a small seal, one's initial, or the like. 1
noun signet ring ring with a name or stamp 1
countable noun signet ring A signet ring is a ring which has a flat oval or circular section at the front with a pattern or letters carved into it. 0
noun signet ring a finger ring bearing a signet 0
noun signet ring a finger ring containing a signet, often in the form of an initial or monogram 0

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Origin of signet ring

First appearance:

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85

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Parts of speech for Signet ring

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Signet ring

signet ring popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

signet ring usage trend in Literature

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