Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PAR'APH
PAR'A-PETPAR-A-PHER'NA, or PAR-A-PHER-NA'LIA
PAR'APH, n. [Gr. παρα and απτω, to touch.]
The figure or flourish made by a pen under one's signature, formerly used to provide against forgery.
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