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in token of

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in token of something

(slightly formal)

as a sign or proof of something She shaved her head in token of her grief.

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in token of

As a sign or symbol of, as in He gave her a ring in token of his love, or In token of our esteem, we dedicate this hospital wing to Dr. Lurie. [Early 1500s]

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in token of

As an indication of: a ring given in token of love.

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