puncheon, or piece of metal, or other matter, usually either round or oval, whereon are engraven the arms, device, &c. of some prince, state, community, magistrate or private person, often with a legend or subscription, the impression whereof in wax serves to make acts, instruments, &c. authentic.

Seal is also used for the wax or lead, and the impression thereon, affixed to the thing sealed.

Scots law. See Law, Tit. xii. 25.