GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Marc, n. [AS. marc; akin to G. mark, Icel. mörk, perh. akin to E. mark a sign. √106, 273.] [Written also mark.]
- A weight of various commodities, esp. of gold and silver, used in different European countries. In France and Holland it was equal to eight ounces.1913 Webster
- A coin formerly current in England and Scotland, equal to thirteen shillings and four pence.1913 Webster
- A German coin and money of account. See Mark.1913 Webster
- A weight of various commodities, esp. of gold and silver, used in different European countries. In France and Holland it was equal to eight ounces.
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Mark, n. [See 2d Marc.]
- An old weight and coin. See Marc. “Lend me a mark.” Chaucer.1913 Webster
- The unit of monetary account of the German Empire, equal to 23.8 cents of United States money (1913); the equivalent of one hundred pfennigs. Also, a silver coin of this value. The unit was retained by subsequent German states up to the time of the Federal Republic of Germany. In 1995, the value was approximately 65 cents American. In 1999 it began to be superseded by the Euro as a unit of currency in Germany and throughout much of the European union.1913 Webster+PJC
- An old weight and coin. See Marc. “Lend me a mark.”
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Mark, n. [OE. marke, merke, AS. mearc; akin to D. merk, MHG. marc, G. marke, Icel. mark, Dan. mærke; cf. Lith. margas party-colored. √106, 273. Cf. Remark.]
- A visible sign or impression made or left upon anything; esp., a line, point, stamp, figure, or the like, drawn or impressed, so as to attract the attention and convey some information or intimation; a token; a trace.1913 Webster
The Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
Gen. iv. 15.1913 Webster - Specifically: (a) A character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to show by whom it was made; a trade-mark. (b) A character (usually a cross) made as a substitute for a signature by one who can not write.1913 Webster
The mark of the artisan is found upon the most ancient fabrics that have come to light.
Knight.1913 Webster - A fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark.1913 Webster
- A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark.1913 Webster
I have some marks of yours upon my pate.
Shak.1913 Webster - An evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a permanent impression of one's activity or character.1913 Webster
The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation.
Bacon.1913 Webster - That toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach.1913 Webster
France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland.
Davies.1913 WebsterWhate'er the motive, pleasure is the mark.
Young.1913 Webster - Attention, regard, or respect.1913 Webster
As much in mock as mark.
Shak.1913 Webster - Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark.1913 Webster
- Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station.1913 Webster
In the official marks invested, you
Anon do meet the Senate.Shak.1913 Webster - Preeminence; high position; as, patricians of mark; a fellow of no mark.1913 Webster
- (Logic) A characteristic or essential attribute; a differential.1913 Webster
- A number or other character used in registering; as, examination marks; a mark for tardiness.1913 Webster
- Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants. [Obs.] “All the mark of Adam.” Chaucer.1913 Webster
- (Naut.) One of the bits of leather or colored bunting which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called “deeps.”1913 Webster
A man of mark, a conspicuous or eminent man. -- To make one's mark. (a) To sign, as a letter or other writing, by making a cross or other mark. (b) To make a distinct or lasting impression on the public mind, or on affairs; to gain distinction.
1913 WebsterSyn. -- Impress; impression; stamp; print; trace; vestige; track; characteristic; evidence; proof; token; badge; indication; symptom.
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- A visible sign or impression made or left upon anything; esp., a line, point, stamp, figure, or the like, drawn or impressed, so as to attract the attention and convey some information or intimation; a token; a trace.
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Mark , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Marked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Marking.] [OE. marken, merken, AS. mearcian, from mearc. See Mark the sign.]
- To put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; as, to mark a box or bale of merchandise; to mark clothing.1913 Webster
- To be a mark upon; to designate; to indicate; -- used literally and figuratively; as, this monument marks the spot where Wolfe died; his courage and energy marked him for a leader.1913 Webster
- To leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; as, a pencil marks paper; his hobnails marked the floor.1913 Webster
- To keep account of; to enumerate and register; as, to mark the points in a game of billiards or cards.1913 Webster
- To notice or observe; to give attention to; to take note of; to remark; to heed; to regard; as, mark my words. “Mark the perfect man.”Ps. xxxvii. 37.1913 Webster
To mark out. (a) To designate, as by a mark; to select; as, the ringleaders were marked out for punishment. (b) To obliterate or cancel with a mark; as, to mark out an item in an account. -- To mark time (Mil.), to keep the time of a marching step by moving the legs alternately without advancing.
1913 WebsterSyn. -- To note; remark; notice; observe; regard; heed; show; evince; indicate; point out; betoken; denote; characterize; stamp; imprint; impress; brand.
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- To put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; as, to mark a box or bale of merchandise; to mark clothing.
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Mark, v. i. To take particular notice; to observe critically; to note; to remark.1913 Webster
Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief.
1 Kings xx. 7.1913 Webster