= stigma, n. 1 2.

†(a) a birthmark (obsolete); (b) (usually hyphenated) a mark left by a branding iron; also figurative (now rare); (c) a (metal) plaque or sign…

The mark made by burning with a hot iron.

A mark made by burning, a brand.

A mark or brand made with a hot iron; an iron used to make such a mark. Cf. firebrand, v. Now rare (Australian and New Zealand in later use).

a mark burnt into the flesh.

The mark left by a branding-iron: also figurative.

Branding; collective marks made by branding, or by tattooing or the like. Obsolete.

The representation or figure of a heraldic fleur-de-lis on any article, e.g. that used to mark the north on a compass. Also, (French History) a…