What does "R" stand for behind a person's signature?
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We have a physician here from Nicaragua who pens his initials then adds an "R" We all want to know what the "R" is for and he is enjoying our inability to figure it out! So, can you tell me what this might stand for? He is an MD and also a "third", as in John Doe, III. Thanks 
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updated Feb 15, 2013
posted by sssfromwis
Interesting...I couldn't find anything online about this. - --Mariana--, Feb 15, 2013
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It can be the Horus eye, an ancient Egiptian sign for good health. It's still used on prescriptions. If so, he puts it to say he is a medical doctor. It's simplified as an "Rx"
updated Feb 15, 2013
edited by comunacho
posted by comunacho
Very interesting answer. - annierats, Feb 15, 2013
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Hello, welcome to the forum!
That means "registered". TM means trademark. R means registered trademark.
updated Feb 15, 2013
posted by rac1
This is if it is an r in a circle. - rac1, Feb 15, 2013
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A wild guess. Rex shortened to R
Rex (Latin) king; the term rex is tied to the Latin verb rego, to rule.
updated Feb 15, 2013
posted by swampy
