n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English marc, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse m ỏ rk mark; akin to Old English mearc sign
Date: before 12th century
1 : any of various old European units of weight used especially for gold and silver especially : a unit equal to about eight ounces (248 grams)
2 : a unit of value: a : an old English unit equal to 13 s 4 d b : any one of various old Scandinavian or German units of value specifically : a unit and corresponding silver coin of the 16th century worth 1/2 taler c (1) : DEUTSCHE MARK (2) : the basic monetary unit of East Germany replaced in 1990 by the West German deutsche mark d : MARKKA