Latin word signifer comes from Latin -fer (-bearing, -carrying, -bringing.), Latin signum
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -fer | Latin (lat) | -bearing, -carrying, -bringing. |
| signum | Latin (lat) | (Medieval Latin) a signum (medieval tower bell used particularly for ringing the 8 canonical hours). A mark, sign, emblem. A miracle. |
| signifer | Latin (lat) | (substantive) a standard-bearer, sign-bearer, ensign. (substantive) leader, head, chief. (substantive) the sky, heavens. Bearing the heavenly signs or constellations, starry. Sign-bearing, image-bearing,. |