A
character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to
show by whom it was made; a trade-mark.
A fixed object serving for guidance, as of
a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a
landmark.
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.
An evidence of presence, agency, or
influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a
permanent impression of one's activity or character.
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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