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paraph |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Paraph \Par"aph\, n. [F. paraphe, parafe, contr. fr paragraphe.] A flourish made with the pen at the end of a signature. In the Middle Ages, this formed a sort of rude safeguard against forgery. --Brande & C. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Paraph \Par"aph\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Paraphed}; p. pr & vb n. {Paraphing}.] [Cf. F. parapher, parafer.] To add a paraph to to sign, esp. with the initials.
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