signum

noun

sig·​num
ˈsignəm
plural signa
-nə
1
: something that marks or identifies or represents : sign, signature
2
[Medieval Latin, from Late Latin, ringing of a bell, from Latin, sign] : a tower bell large enough to serve as a signal

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of signum was in 1643

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“Signum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signum. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

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