SIGN (2)

sign (2). Sign, v.t. to subscribe, ratify by writing, mark

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Sign (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Signed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Signing.] [[OE. seinen to bless, originally, to make the sign of the cross over; in this sense fr. ASS. segnian (from segn, n.), or OF. seignier, F. signer, to mark, to sign (in sense 3), fr. L. signare to mark, set a mark upon, from signum. See Sign, n.]] 1. 1. To represent by a sign; to make known in a typical or emblematic manner, in distinction from speech; to signify.
I signed to Browne to make his retreat. Sir W. Scott. 2. 2. To make a sign upon; to mark with a sign.
We receive this child into the congregation of Christ's flock, and do sign him with the sign of the cross. Bk. of Com Prayer. 3. 3. To affix a signature to; to ratify by hand or seal; to subscribe in one's own handwriting.
Inquire the Jew's house out, give him this deed, And let him sign it. Shak. 4. 4. To assign or convey formally; — used with away.
5. 5. To mark; to make distinguishable. Shak.