imprint

(noun) a distinctive influence. Example: "English stills bears the imprint of the norman invasion."

(noun) a concavity in a surface produced by pressing. Synonyms: depression, impression. Example: "He left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud."

(noun) an identification of a publisher; a publisher's name along with the date and address and edition that is printed at the bottom of the title page. Example: "The book was published under a distinguished imprint."

(noun) an impression produced by pressure or printing. Synonyms: embossment.

(noun) a device produced by pressure on a surface.

(verb) establish or impress firmly in the mind. Synonyms: form. Example: "We imprint our ideas onto our children."

(verb) mark or stamp with or as if with pressure. Synonyms: impress. Example: "To make a batik, you impress a design with wax."