a man of mark
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 Mark, n.
 1. A visible sign or impression made or left upon anything; esp., a line, point, stamp, figure, or the like, drawn or impressed, so as to attract the attention and convey some information or intimation; a token; a trace.
    The Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.   --Gen. iv. 15.
 2. Specifically: (a) A character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to show by whom it was made; a trade-mark. (b) A character (usually a cross) made as a substitute for a signature by one who can not write.
    The mark of the artisan is found upon the most ancient fabrics that have come to light.   --Knight.
 3. A fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark.
 4. A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark.
    I have some marks of yours upon my pate.   --Shak.
 5. An evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a permanent impression of one's activity or character.
    The confusion of tongues was a mark of separation.   --Bacon.
 6. That toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach.
    France was a fairer mark to shoot at than Ireland.   --Davies.
    Whate'er the motive, pleasure is the mark.   --Young.
 7. Attention, regard, or respect.
    As much in mock as mark.   --Shak.
 8. Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark.
 9. Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station.
 In the official marks invested, you
 Anon do meet the Senate.   --Shak.
 10. Preeminence; high position; as, patricians of mark; a fellow of no mark.
 11. Logic A characteristic or essential attribute; a differential.
 12. A number or other character used in registering; as, examination marks; a mark for tardiness.
 13. Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants. [Obs.] “All the mark of Adam.”
 14. Naut. One of the bits of leather or colored bunting which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called “deeps.”
 A man of mark, a conspicuous or eminent man.
 To make one's mark. a To sign, as a letter or other writing, by making a cross or other mark. (b) To make a distinct or lasting impression on the public mind, or on affairs; to gain distinction.
 Syn: -- Impress; impression; stamp; print; trace; vestige; track; characteristic; evidence; proof; token; badge; indication; symptom.