signation/sɪɡˈneɪʃən/EtymologyLatin signātiō. See sign (verb).nounA sign given, especially of a crossa marking.“Thus the Aſſe having a peculiar mark of a croſſe made by a black liſt down his back, and another athwart, or at right angles down his ſhoulders; common opinion aſcribes this figure unto a peculiar ſignation; ſince that beaſt had the honour to bear our Saviour on his back.”