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I believe the answer is:

seal

(Other definitions for seal that I've seen before include "Ocean mammal or official stamp." , "Mammal seen swimming" , "Make airtight" , "Sea mammal in sale" , "Insignia for sale" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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