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.