A device, stamp, brand, label, inscription, etc., on an article, animal, etc., identifying it or its holder, or indicating ownership, origin…

A mark, symbol, or device that has some special significance, or distinguishes the person or thing on which it is put. Also: a distinguishing…

A distinctive mark made on a surface, in early use often spec. on the body; a brand, a stamp, an inscription; a symbol; a letter; a numerical…

Something that authenticates or confirms; a seal, a mark.

In extended use: any physical object or mark which is used or regarded as a distinguishing sign, emblem, token, or symbol.

figurative. An identifying mark or feature. Also: a mark of ownership (now rare).

gen. Any sign or symbol used in writing or printing, as for music or mathematics. Cf. earlier charact, n.

A distinguishing mark; an identifying feature.

In various figurative applications. A certifying or distinguishing mark or imprint.

concrete. Something used for this; a distinctive mark or indication; a sign or symbol. Now rare.

A distinctive mark; = signature, n. 5. rare after 17th cent.

A distinguishing mark or ensign.

A distinguishing mark or quality. Obsolete. rare.

A tag or marker of a durable material which is attached to the ear of an animal to indicate identity, ownership, etc.

A mark by which a thing may be recognized.

(a) now historical, a triangular piece of pink cloth sewn on to clothing to identify homosexual men in Nazi concentration camps; (b) used as a…

A sign or symbol; an abbreviation; an identifying character.