Mark

1, n. (1) A sign made on paper, instead of a signature. Consists of two lines traced across each other between the Christian name and the surname, with " His " written above, and "mark" below, the crossed lines.

Marksman.

One who signs by means of a mark. The method of the Saxons was for such as could not write to subscribe their names to a deed, and, whether they could write or not, to affix the sign of the cross; which custom our illiterate vulgar to this day keep up by signing a cross for their mark, when unable to write their names.* Binds an intelligent maker as to parties accepting the document on the faith of the mark. If the maker is able to write, a mark for his name is presumed ac- > The City of Norwich, 118 U. S. 496 ( "The Draco, 2 Sum. 184 (1885): Valin. ' [Cope V. Valette Dry-Dock Co., 4 Woods, 267 (1883), Woods, J. ■" See The Plymouth, 3 Wall. 33 (1865), Nelson, J. Approved, Exp. Phenix Fire Ins. Co^, 118 U. S. 018 (1886). See also The Arkansas, 17 F. R. 387-88 (1883). cidental, or as an incomplete signature. A mark made by an attesting witness is verified as is the mark of a party.! gge Cancel. (2) A label, token, or impression; a sign, badge, index: as, post-mark, trade-mark,^ qq.v. Ear-mark. A mark placed upon a thing by which to identify it. Land-mark. A monument indicating the boundaries of land. See Mark, 2 (3). 2, V. (1) To point out, settle, define, describe — with or without visible boundaries: as, to mark and lay out the bounds and rules of a prison.' (2) To determine by marks on the ground: as, to mark a boundary line.* (3) To note or enter upon a record: as, to mark for use — indicate upon the record of a suit or judgment for whose benefit the same is maintained or exists.

Marked ballot

A ballot so prepared as to indicate to by-standers the nominee for whom it is to be cast.

See Ballot.