Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French labelle
Date: 14th century
1archaic:band, fillet; specifically: one attached to a document to hold an appended seal 2: a heraldic charge that consists of a narrow horizontal band with usually three pendants 3 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 labeling 4: 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