A mark or token by which a
thing may be known; a visible sign; a character; a distinctive mark
or feature; a characteristic quality.
A mark, or sign, made to call attention,
to point out something to notice, or the like; a sign, or token,
proving or giving evidence.
A brief remark; a marginal comment or
explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a
critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation.
A brief writing intended to assist the
memory; a memorandum; a minute.
Hence, a writing intended to be
used in speaking; memoranda to assist a speaker, being either a
synopsis, or the full text of what is to be said; as, to preach from
notes; also, a reporter's memoranda; the original report of a
speech or of proceedings.
A short informal letter; a
billet.
A diplomatic missive or written
communication.
A written or printed paper acknowledging a
debt, and promising payment; as, a promissory note; a
note of hand; a negotiable note.
A list of items or of charges; an
account.
A
character, variously formed, to indicate the length of a tone, and
variously placed upon the staff to indicate its pitch. Hence:
Observation; notice; heed.
Notification; information;
intelligence.
State of being under observation.
Reputation; distinction; as, a poet of
note.
Stigma; brand; reproach.
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