5. To mark; to make distinguishable. Shak.

Sign (?), v. i. 1. To be a sign or omen. [Obs.] Shak.

2. To make a sign or signal; to communicate directions or intelligence

by signs.

3. To write one's name, esp. as a token of assent, responsibility, or

obligation.

Sign"a*ble (?), a. Suitable to be signed; requiring signature; as, a

legal document signable by a particular person.

Sig"nal (?), n. [F., fr. LL. signale, fr. L. signum. See Sign, n.] 1. A

sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some

occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which

has been agreed upon as the occasion of concerted action.

All obeyed The wonted signal and superior voice Of this great

potentate.

Milton.

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