- OE. seinen to bless, originally, to make the sign of the cross over; in this sense fr. ASS. segnianfrom 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 Signn.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- To assign or convey formally; -- used with away.
- To mark; to make distinguishable.
