I signed to Browne to make his retreat. --Sir W.
Scott.
2. To make a sign upon; to mark with a sign.
We receive this child into the congregation of
Christ's flock, and do sign him with the sign of the
cross. --Bk. of Com
Prayer.
3. To affix a signature to; to ratify by hand or seal; to
subscribe in one's own handwriting.
Inquire the Jew's house out, give him this deed, And
let him sign it. --Shak.
4. To assign or convey formally; -- used with away.
5. To mark; to make distinguishable. --Shak.