Emily Dickinson Lexicon

MARK, v.t. [Sax. mearcian; D. merken; G. marken; Dan. mærker; Sw. märka; Fr. marquer; Arm. mercqa; Port. and Sp. marcar; It. marcare; W. marciaw.]

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. xvi. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. Ps. xxxvii.
6. To heed; to regard. Smith. To mark out, to notify, as by a mark; to point out; to designate. The ringleaders were marked out for seizure and punishment.