Main Entry:

¹la·bel

Pronunciation:

\ˈlā-bəl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French labelle

Date:

14th century

1archaic : band, fillet ; specifically : one attached to a document to hold an appended seal2: a heraldic charge that consists of a narrow horizontal band with usually three pendants3 a: a slip (as of paper or cloth) inscribed and affixed to something for identification or description b: written or printed matter accompanying an article to furnish identification or other information c: a descriptive or identifying word or phrase: as (1): epithet (2): a word or phrase used with a dictionary definition to provide additional information d: a usually radioactive isotope used in labeling4: an adhesive stamp (as for postage or revenue)5 a (1): a brand of commercial recordings issued under a usually trademarked name (2): a recording so issued (3): a company issuing such recordings b: the brand name of a retail store selling clothing, a clothing manufacturer, or a fashion designer