transitive. Apparently: to mark on something as a sign or signature.
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society > communication > indication > that which identifies or distinguishes > personal identification > signature > sign (a document) [verb (transitive)] > fix down (by signing)
to sign down1589
1589 R. GreeneMenaphon sig. Iv We would with our blood signe downe such spels on the Plaines [etc.].