fisherman's ring

English

Noun

fisherman's ring (plural fisherman's rings)

  1. A signet ring bearing an image of Saint Peter fishing, used in signing papal briefs.
    • 2013 February 26, Gaia Pianigiani, Elisabetta Povoledo, “Benedict XVI to Be Known as Emeritus in Retirement”, in New York Times‎:
      Benedict will also stop using the so-called fisherman’s ring to seal documents.
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