earmark

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To mark (as of sheep) by slitting the ear.
  • (transitive) To specify or set aside for a particular purpose, to allocate.

Etymology

Compound from English ear (fruiting body of grain, auditory organ) + English mark (sign, verb senses, characteristic, visible impression).

Origin

English

mark

Gloss

sign, verb senses, characteristic, visible impression

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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