"privy seal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: privy seals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} privy seal (plural privy seals)
  1. The personal seal of an English or Scottish monarch. Synonyms: privy signet
    Sense id: en-privy_seal-en-noun-FGloWU3o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 42 9 49
  2. A document to which such a seal is attached; specifically, a warrant demanding a loan.
    Sense id: en-privy_seal-en-noun-Gv2wxQzk
  3. The position of Keeper of the Privy Seal. Derived forms: Clerk of the Privy Seal, Keeper of the Privy Seal, Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal, Lord Privy Seal, Privy Seal of Japan
    Sense id: en-privy_seal-en-noun-0Kw7Th3c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 42 9 49

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