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Webster 1913 Edition

Mark

Mark

(märk)
,
Noun.
A license of reprisals. See
Marque
.

Mark

,
Noun.
[See 2d
Marc
.]
1.
An old weight and coin. See
Marc
.
“Lend me a mark.”
Chaucer.

Mark

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

Mark

(märk)
,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Marked
(märkt)
;
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.
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.
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.
4.
To keep account of; to enumerate and register;
as, to
mark
the points in a game of billiards or cards
.
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.
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.
Syn. – To note; remark; notice; observe; regard; heed; show; evince; indicate; point out; betoken; denote; characterize; stamp; imprint; impress; brand.

Mark

,
Verb.
I.
To take particular notice; to observe critically; to note; to remark.
Mark
, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief.
1 Kings xx. 7.

Webster 1828 Edition

Mark

M`ARK

,
Noun.
[L. 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. Gen.4.
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

, v.t.
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. Rom.16.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. Ps.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.
I.
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.

Definition 2024

Márk

Márk

See also: mark, märk, Mark, and Mark.

Hungarian

Proper noun

Márk

  1. A male given name. Hungarian equivalent of Mark.

Declension

Inflection (stem in -o-, back harmony)
singular plural
nominative Márk Márkok
accusative Márkot Márkokat
dative Márknak Márkoknak
instrumental Márkkal Márkokkal
causal-final Márkért Márkokért
translative Márkká Márkokká
terminative Márkig Márkokig
essive-formal Márkként Márkokként
essive-modal — —
inessive Márkban Márkokban
superessive Márkon Márkokon
adessive Márknál Márkoknál
illative Márkba Márkokba
sublative Márkra Márkokra
allative Márkhoz Márkokhoz
elative Márkból Márkokból
delative Márkról Márkokról
ablative Márktól Márkoktól
Possessive forms of Márk
possessor single possession multiple possessions
1st person sing. Márkom Márkjaim
2nd person sing. Márkod Márkjaid
3rd person sing. Márkja Márkjai
1st person plural Márkunk Márkjaink
2nd person plural Márkotok Márkjaitok
3rd person plural Márkjuk Márkjaik

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈmaːrk]

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