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 ]

n. A license of reprisals. See Marque. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. ] 1. 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 ]

2. 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 ]

3. A fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. 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 ]

5. 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 ]

6. 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 Webster ]

Whate'er the motive, pleasure is the mark. Young. [ 1913 Webster ]

7. Attention, regard, or respect. [ 1913 Webster ]

As much in mock as mark. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

8. Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark. [ 1913 Webster ]

9. 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 ]

10. Preeminence; high position; as, patricians of mark; a fellow of no mark. [ 1913 Webster ]

11. (Logic) A characteristic or essential attribute; a differential. [ 1913 Webster ]

12. A number or other character used in registering; as, examination marks; a mark for tardiness. [ 1913 Webster ]

13. Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants. [ Obs. ] “All the mark of Adam.” Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

14. (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 Webster ]

Syn. -- Impress; impression; stamp; print; trace; vestige; track; characteristic; evidence; proof; token; badge; indication; symptom. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Marked p. pr. & vb. n. Marking. ] [ OE. marken, merken, AS. mearcian, from mearc. See Mark the sign. ] 1. 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 ]

2. 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 ]

3. 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 ]

4. To keep account of; to enumerate and register; as, to mark the points in a game of billiards or cards. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. 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 Webster ]

Syn. -- To note; remark; notice; observe; regard; heed; show; evince; indicate; point out; betoken; denote; characterize; stamp; imprint; impress; brand. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Remarkable. [ Obs. ] Sandys. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Designated or distinguished by, or as by, a mark; hence; noticeable; conspicuous; as, a marked card; a marked coin; a marked instance. -- Mark"ed*ly adv. J. S. Mill. [1913 Webster]

A marked man, a man who is noted by a community, or by a part of it, as, for excellence or depravity; -- usually with an unfavorable suggestion. [1913 Webster]

n. See Marquee. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who or that which marks. Specifically: (a) One who keeps account of a game played, as of billiards. (b) A counter used in card playing and other games. (c) (Mil.) The soldier who forms the pilot of a wheeling column, or marks the direction of an alignment. (d) An attachment to a sewing machine for marking a line on the fabric by creasing it. [ 1913 Webster ]