mark

³mark

noun

Definition of MARK

1

: any of various old European units of weight used especially for gold and silver; especially : a unit equal to about eight ounces (248 grams)

2

: a unit of value: a : an old English unit equal to 13s 4d b : any one of various old Scandinavian or German units of value; specifically : a unit and corresponding silver coin of the 16th century worth ¹⁄₂ taler c (1) : deutsche mark (2) : the basic monetary unit of East Germany replaced in 1990 by the West German deutsche mark d : markka

Origin of MARK

Middle English, from Old English marc, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse mǫrk mark; akin to Old English mearc sign

First Known Use: before 12th century