cachet

noun

a seal on a letter

a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal

an indication of approved or superior status

Roots

coactarecach- · Latin · press together, hide

Synonyms for cachet

sealn stampn signetn prestigen badgen bookplaten imprintv sigil hallmarkn stickern

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