Something intended or supposed to represent or
indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the rainbow is a
token of God's covenant established with Noah.
A memorial of friendship; something by which the
friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a
souvenir.
Something given or shown as a symbol or
guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good
faith, etc.
A piece of metal intended for currency, and
issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and
redeemable in lawful money. Also, a coin issued by government, esp. when
its use as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below
its nominal value.
A livid spot upon the body,
indicating, or supposed to indicate, the approach of death.
Ten and a half quires, or,
commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides] also, in some cases,
the same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the number printed
on both sides.
A piece of metal given
beforehand to each person in the congregation who is permitted to partake
of the Lord's Supper.
A bit of leather having a
peculiar mark designating a particular miner. Each hewer sends one of these
with each corf or tub he has hewn.