What is a seal?
Q: What is a seal?
A: A seal is something such as a piece of wax which has an official mark on it.
Q: Why is a seal attached to an important letter or document?
A: The seal is attached to make the letter or document official.
Q: What can a seal also refer to?
A: A seal can also refer to the device (e.g. a metal stamp or ring) which is used to make the official mark.
Q: What is the origin of the word "seal"?
A: The word "seal" comes from the Latin word "sigillum".
Q: What do you call the study of seals?
A: The study of seals is called Sigillography.
Q: Why is the study of seals important?
A: The study of seals is important in determining the authenticity of documents and their historical origins.
Q: What is the purpose of using a wax seal or metal stamp?
A: The purpose of using a wax seal or metal stamp is to prevent unauthorized access to the document and to provide a sense of officialness.
