mark

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 ]