signate

adjective

sig·​nate

ˈsigˌnāt,

-nə̇t

1

: designated, identified

2

: having markings like letters

Word History

Etymology

Latin signatus, past participle of signare to mark, seal, designate

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Rhymes for signate

• cygnet
• signet