paraph (paraf)

[ clusion of a signature, formerly used as a pre caution against forgers; the flourish. In some countries (as in Spain) the paraph is still a usual addition to a signature. Brande and Cox. A paraph of the word sub scrips i. Encyc . Brit ., VII. 254. paraph (par'af), v . t . [ parafen , paraf fen , parapher , parafer ; from the noun.] To append a paraph to; hence, to sign, graph. especially with the signer's initials. Also para Signed or paraphed by Count Ne elrode. Times (London).