cachet

Plural: cachets

Noun

• an indication of approved or superior status
• a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal
• a seal on a letter
• A seal, as of a letter.
• A special characteristic or quality; prestige, especially via association.
• A commemorative stamped design or inscription on an envelope, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage.
• A sealed envelope containing an item whose price is being negotiated.
• A capsule containing a pharmaceutical preparation.
• A hidden location from which one can observe birds while remaining unseen.

Verb

Verb Forms: cacheted, cacheting, cachets

• To mark an envelope with a rubber stamp, often for commemorative purposes.
• To mark (an envelope) with a commemorative stamped design or inscription.

Examples

• He attempted to CACHET a high-scoring word, but his opponent blocked the connection.
• I remember when this diner was a quiet hangout, but lately it seems to be losing its cachet.

Synonyms

lettre de cachet, seal, seal of approval, charm, je ne sais quoi, magic touch, oomph, zing

Related Words

lettre de cachet

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