Associations to the word «Cachet»

Wiktionary

CACHET, noun. (archaic) A seal, as of a letter.
CACHET, noun. A special characteristic or quality; prestige.
CACHET, noun. (philately) A commemorative stamped design or inscription on an envelope, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage.
CACHET, noun. A sealed envelope containing an item whose price is being negotiated.
CACHET, noun. A capsule containing a pharmaceutical preparation.
CACHET, noun. A hidden location from which one can observe birds while remaining unseen.

Dictionary definition

CACHET, noun. An indication of approved or superior status.
CACHET, noun. A warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal.
CACHET, noun. A seal on a letter.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats