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A man of mark
(gcide) | Mark \Mark\, n. [OE. marke, merke, AS. mearc; akin to D. merk,
MHG. marc, G. marke, Icel. mark, Dan. m[ae]rke; cf. Lith.
margas party-colored. [root]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.
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The Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him
should kill him. --Gen. iv. 15.
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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.
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The mark of the artisan is found upon the most
ancient fabrics that have come to light.
--Knight.
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3. A fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a
traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark.
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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.
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I have some marks of yours upon my pate. --Shak.
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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.
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The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation.
--Bacon.
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6. That toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at;
what one seeks to hit or reach.
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France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland.
--Davies.
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Whate'er the motive, pleasure is the mark. --Young.
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7. Attention, regard, or respect.
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As much in mock as mark. --Shak.
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8. Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the
mark; to come up to the mark.
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9. Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station.
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In the official marks invested, you
Anon do meet the Senate. --Shak.
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10. Preeminence; high position; as, patricians of mark; a
fellow of no mark.
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11. (Logic) A characteristic or essential attribute; a
differential.
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12. A number or other character used in registering; as,
examination marks; a mark for tardiness.
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13. Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image;
children; descendants. [Obs.] "All the mark of Adam."
--Chaucer.
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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."
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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.
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Syn: Impress; impression; stamp; print; trace; vestige;
track; characteristic; evidence; proof; token; badge;
indication; symptom.
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