a license of reprisals. see marque.-an old weight and coin. see marc.-the unit of monetary account of the german empire, equal to 23.8 cents of united states money; the equivalent of one hundred pfennigs. also, a silver coin of this value.-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.-a character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to show by whom it was made; a trade-mark.-a character (usually a cross) made as a substitute for a signature by one who can not write.-a fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark.-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.-an evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a permanent impression of one's activity or character.-that toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach.-attention, regard, or respect.-limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark.-badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station.-preeminence; high position; as, particians of mark; a fellow of no mark.-a characteristic or essential attribute; a differential.-a number or other character used in registring; as, examination marks; a mark for tardiness.-image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants.-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."-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.-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.-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.-to keep account of; to enumerate and register; as, to mark the points in a game of billiards or cards.-to notice or observe; to give attention to; to take note of; to remark; to heed; to regard.-to take particular notice; to observe critically; to note; to remark.