n. [ F., fr. LL. signale, fr. L. signum. See Sign, n. ]
All obeyed
The wonted signal and superior voice
Of this great potentate. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The weary sun . . .
Gives signal of a goodly day to-morrow. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
There was not the least signal of the calamity to be seen. De Foc. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
a. [ From signal, n.: cf. F. signalé. ]
As signal now in low, dejected state
As erst in highest, behold him where he lies. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The signal service,
Signal station,
n. One who makes signals; one who communicates intelligence by means of signals. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being signal or remarkable. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
It is this passion which drives men to all the ways we see in use of signalizing themselves. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a signal manner; eminently. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
n. The act of signaling, or of signalizing; hence, description by peculiar, appropriate, or characteristic marks. Mrs. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]