Mark
/mɑːrk/noun
A sign or symbol used for identification or to indicate a position.
Did you know?The word 'mark' is linked to ancient rituals where symbols were used to invoke spirits or protect against evil forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*merg-
“to rub or to wipe, implying a physical mark or stain.”
Latin
Latin
marca
“a boundary or limit, often denoting a physical mark on the land.”
Old English
Old English
mearc
“a boundary or sign, indicating a division or territory.”
12th Century
Middle English
marke
“a sign, symbol, or token, often used in commerce or marking ownership.”
Modern English
English
mark
“a visible impression or symbol used for identification, carrying connotations of authority and witness.”