'Paraph' definitions:

Definition of 'paraph'

From: WordNet
noun
A flourish added after or under your signature (originally to protect against forgery)

Definition of 'Paraph'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Paraph'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

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