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Paraph
Pronunciation : Par"aph
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. paraphe, parafe, contr. fr. paragraphe.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Par"aph
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. F. parapher, parafer.]
Definition : Defn: To add a paraph to; to sign, esp. with the initials.
t. [imp. & p. p. Paraphed; p. pr. & vb. n. Paraphing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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