PARAPH

paraph (par-<<schwa>>f), n.1.Hist. A flourish that follows a signature, intended as a safeguard against forgery. 2.Civil law. A signature itself; esp., a notary public’s signature on a document, followed by the date, names of the parties, and seal.

paraph (par-<<schwa>>f), vb. Civil law. To add a paraph to <paraphed the contract>.

[Blacks Law 8th]