Emily Dickinson Lexicon

sign (-ed), v. [see sign, n.]

1. Inscribe; affirm an agreement; give a signature to; write one's name underneath the body of a contract; confirm a declaration, promise, covenant, or grant.
2. Assign; allocate; give away by signature on a legal document.
3. Signal; lead; point the direction for.
4. Make a meaningful gesture; communicate without using words.