See Also: aperitif(dictionary)
signing(1)(dictionary)
signing(2)(dictionary)
aperitif(dictionary)
signing(dictionary)
Aperitif(recipes)

signing(1) (iou) and aperitif (oh)


signing(1) (iou)



signing noun. LME.
[from SIGN verb + -ING1.]
A sign, a symbol, an indication. Only in LME.
The action or an act of Writing one's signature, esp. on a document etc.; authorization or affirmation by signature. Also foll. by adverb. E17.
b. A person who has signed a contract, esp. to join a professional Sports team, record company, etc. L20.
a. Christian Church. The action or an act of making the sign of the cross. L18.
b. The action of making signs with the hand, spec. in Sign Language. M20.
The action or process of providing a place, street, etc., with signs; the design and arrangement of public signs. M20.

aperitif (oh)



[Date: 1800-1900; Language: French; Origin: aperitif, from Medieval Latin aperitivus, from Latin aperire; APERTURE]
an alcoholic drink that people drink before a meal