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seal

Meaning of “seal”

A device or impression that closes, secures, authenticates, confirms, marks ownership, or preserves from alteration; to apply such a mark, shut up, certify, ratify, complete, or mark as belonging to an authority.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
26 occurrences25 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Kings 21:8

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A piece of metal or other hard substance, usually round or oval, on which is ingraved some image or device […] for making impressions on wax upon instuments of writing, as an evidence of their authenticity. […] Any act of confirmation. […] That which confirms, ratifies or makes stable; assurance. […] That which effectually shuts, confines or secures; that which makes fast. […] To set or affix a seal as a mark of authenticity […] To confirm; to ratify; to establish. […] To shut or keep close […] To mark as ones property, and secure from danger. […] To close; to fulfill; to complete; with up.

volume 2, leaf 542, column 3 (entry starts at OCR line 25)

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