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M`ARK, n. [L. mercor, the primary sense of which is to go, to pass; Gr. to pass; Eng. fair, and fare.] 1. A visible line made by drawing one substance on another; as a mark made by chalk or charcoal, or a pen.2. A line, groove or depression made by stamping or cutting; an incision; a channel or impression; as the mark of a chisel, of a stamp, of a rod or whip; the mark of the finger or foot.3. Any note or sign of distinction. The Lord set a mark upon Cain. Gen.4.4. Any visible effect of force or agency. There are scarce any marks left of a subterraneous fire.5. Any apparent or intelligible effect; proof, evidence. The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation.6. Notice taken. The laws Stand like the forfeits in a barber's shop, As much for mock as mark.7. Any thing to which a missile weapon may be directed. France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland.8. Any object used as a guide, or to which the mind may be directed. The dome of the State house in Boston is a good mark for seamen.9. Any thing visible by which knowledge of something may be obtained; indication; as the marks of age in a horse. Civility is a mark of politeness or respect. Levity is a mark of weakness. 10. A character made by a person who cannot write his name, and intended as a substitute for it. 11. A weight of certain commodities, but particularly of gold and silver, used in several states of Europe; in Great Britain, a money of account, equal to thirteen shillings and four pence. In some countries, it is a coin. 12. A license of reprisals. [See Marque.] M`ARK, v.t. 1. To draw or make a visible line or character with any substance; as, to mark with chalk or with compasses.2. To stamp; to impress; to make a visible impression, figure or indenture; as, to mark a sheep with a brand.3. To make an incision; to lop off a part; to make any sign of distinction; as, to mark sheep or cattle by cuts in their ears.4. To form a name or the initials of a name for distinction; as, to mark cloth; to mark a handkerchief.5. To notice; to take particular observation of. Mark them who cause divisions and offenses. Rom.16. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. Ps.37.6. To heed; to regard.To mark out, to notify, as by a mark; to point out; to designate. The ringleaders were marked out for seizure and punishment. M`ARK, v.i. To note; to observe critically; to take particular notice; to remark. Mark, I pray you,and see how this man seeketh mischief. l Kings 20.
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M`ARK, n. [L. mercor, the primary sense of which is to go, to pass; Gr. to pass; Eng. fair, and fare.] 1. A visible line made by drawing one substance on another; as a mark made by chalk or charcoal, or a pen.2. A line, groove or depression made by stamping or cutting; an incision; a channel or impression; as the mark of a chisel, of a stamp, of a rod or whip; the mark of the finger or foot.3. Any note or sign of distinction. The Lord set a mark upon Cain. Gen.4.4. Any visible effect of force or agency. There are scarce any marks left of a subterraneous fire.5. Any apparent or intelligible effect; proof, evidence. The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation.6. Notice taken. The laws Stand like the forfeits in a barber's shop, As much for mock as mark.7. Any thing to which a missile weapon may be directed. France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland.8. Any object used as a guide, or to which the mind may be directed. The dome of the State house in Boston is a good mark for seamen.9. Any thing visible by which knowledge of something may be obtained; indication; as the marks of age in a horse. Civility is a mark of politeness or respect. Levity is a mark of weakness. 10. A character made by a person who cannot write his name, and intended as a substitute for it. 11. A weight of certain commodities, but particularly of gold and silver, used in several states of Europe; in Great Britain, a money of account, equal to thirteen shillings and four pence. In some countries, it is a coin. 12. A license of reprisals. [See Marque.] M`ARK, v.t. 1. To draw or make a visible line or character with any substance; as, to mark with chalk or with compasses.2. To stamp; to impress; to make a visible impression, figure or indenture; as, to mark a sheep with a brand.3. To make an incision; to lop off a part; to make any sign of distinction; as, to mark sheep or cattle by cuts in their ears.4. To form a name or the initials of a name for distinction; as, to mark cloth; to mark a handkerchief.5. To notice; to take particular observation of. Mark them who cause divisions and offenses. Rom.16. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. Ps.37.6. To heed; to regard.To mark out, to notify, as by a mark; to point out; to designate. The ringleaders were marked out for seizure and punishment. M`ARK, v.i. To note; to observe critically; to take particular notice; to remark. Mark, I pray you,and see how this man seeketh mischief. l Kings 20. | MARK, n. [Sax. marc, mearc; D. merk; G. marke; Dan. mærke; Sw. märke; W. marc; Fr. marque; Arm. mercq; Sp. Port. and It. marca; Sans. marcca. The word coincides in elements with march, and with marches, borders, the utmost extent, and with market, and L. mercor, the primary sense of which is to go, to pass; as we see by the Greek εμπορευομαι, from πορευομαι, to pass, Eng. fair, and fare. Thus in Dutch, mark signifies a mark, a boundary, and a march. Class Mr, No. 7, Ar.]- A visible line made by drawing one substance on another; as, a mark made by chalk or charcoal, or a pen.
- A line, groove, or depression made by stamping or cutting; an incision; a channel or impression; as, the mark of a chisel, of a stamp, of a rod or whip; the mark of the finger or foot.
- Any note or sign of distinction.
The Lord set a mark upon Cain. Gen. iv.
- Any visible effect of force or agency.
There are scarce any marks left of a subterraneous fire. Addison.
- Any apparent or intelligible effect; proof; evidence.
The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation. Bacon.
- Notice taken.
The laws / Stand like the forfeits in a barber's shop, / As much for mock as mark. Shak.
- Any thing to which a missile weapon may be directed.
France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland. Davies.
- Any object used as a guide, or to which the mind may be directed. The dome of the State-house in Boston is a good mark for seamen.
- Any thing visible by which knowledge of something may be obtained; indication; as, the marks of age in a horse. Civility is a mark of politeness or respect. Levity is a mark of weakness.
- A character made by a person who can not write his name, and intended as a substitute for it.
- [Fr. marc, Sp. marco.] A weight of certain commodities, but particularly of gold and silver, used in several states of Europe; in Great Britain, a money of account, equal to thirteen shillings and four-pence. In some countries it is a coin.
- A license of reprisals. [See Marque.]
MARK, v.i.To note; to observe critically; to take particular notice; to remark.
Mark I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief 1 Kings xx. MARK, v.t. [Sax. mearcian; D. merken; G. marken; Dan. mærker; Sw. märka; Fr. marquer; Arm. mercqa; Port. and Sp. marcar; It. marcare; W. marciaw.]- To draw or make a visible line or character with any substance; as, to mark with chalk or with compasses.
- To stamp; to impress; to make a visible impression, figure or indenture; as, to mark a sheep with a brand.
- To make an incision; to lop off a part; to make any sign of distinction; as, to mark sheep or cattle by cuts in their ears.
- To form a name or the initials of a name for distinction; as, to mark cloth; to mark a handkerchief.
- To notice; to take particular observation of.
Mark them who cause divisions and offenses. Rom. xvi.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. Ps. xxxvii.
- To heed; to regard. Smith.
To mark out, to notify, as by a mark; to point out; to designate. The ringleaders were marked out for seizure and punishment.
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- A license of
reprisals. See Marque.
- An old weight and coin. See
Marc.
- 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.
- 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.
- To take particular
notice; to observe critically; to note; to remark.
- The unit of monetary account of the German
Empire, equal to 23.8 cents of United States money; the equivalent of
one hundred pfennigs. Also, a silver coin of this value.
- A
character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to
show by whom it was made; a trade-mark.
- 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.
- A fixed object serving for guidance, as of
a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a
landmark.
- 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.
- 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.
- To keep account of; to enumerate and
register; as, to mark the points in a game of billiards or
cards.
- An evidence of presence, agency, or
influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a
permanent impression of one's activity or character.
- To notice or observe; to give attention
to; to take note of; to remark; to heed; to regard.
- That toward which a missile is directed; a
thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach.
- Attention, regard, or respect.
- Limit or standard of action or fact; as,
to be within the mark; to come up to the
mark.
- Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official
station.
- Preëminence; high position; as,
patricians of mark; a fellow of no mark.
- A characteristic or
essential attribute; a differential.
- A number or other character used in
registering; as, examination marks; a mark for
tardiness.
- Image; likeness; hence, those formed in
one's image; children; descendants.
- 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."
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Mark M'ARK, noun [Latin mercor, the primary sense of which is to go, to pass; Gr. to pass; Eng. fair, and fare.] 1. A visible line made by drawing one substance on another; as a mark made by chalk or charcoal, or a pen. 2. A line, groove or depression made by stamping or cutting; an incision; a channel or impression; as the mark of a chisel, of a stamp, of a rod or whip; the mark of the finger or foot. 3. Any note or sign of distinction. The Lord set a mark upon Cain. Genesis 4:15. 4. Any visible effect of force or agency. There are scarce any marks left of a subterraneous fire. 5. Any apparent or intelligible effect; proof, evidence. The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation. 6. Notice taken. The laws Stand like the forfeits in a barber's shop, As much for mock as mark 7. Any thing to which a missile weapon may be directed. France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland. 8. Any object used as a guide, or to which the mind may be directed. The dome of the State house in Boston is a good mark for seamen. 9. Any thing visible by which knowledge of something may be obtained; indication; as the marks of age in a horse. Civility is a mark of politeness or respect. Levity is a mark of weakness. 10. A character made by a person who cannot write his name, and intended as a substitute for it. 11. A weight of certain commodities, but particularly of gold and silver, used in several states of Europe; in Great Britain, a money of account, equal to thirteen shillings and four pence. In some countries, it is a coin. 12. A license of reprisals. [See Marque.] M'ARK, verb transitive 1. To draw or make a visible line or character with any substance; as, to mark with chalk or with compasses. 2. To stamp; to impress; to make a visible impression, figure or indenture; as, to mark a sheep with a brand. 3. To make an incision; to lop off a part; to make any sign of distinction; as, to mark sheep or cattle by cuts in their ears. 4. To form a name or the initials of a name for distinction; as, to mark cloth; to mark a handkerchief. 5. To notice; to take particular observation of. Mark them who cause divisions and offenses. Romans 16:17. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. Psalms 37:37. 6. To heed; to regard. To mark out, to notify, as by a mark; to point out; to designate. The ringleaders were marked out for seizure and punishment. M'ARK, verb intransitive To note; to observe critically; to take particular notice; to remark. Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief. l Kings 20.
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