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|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.
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