mark2

 
Pronunciation: /mɑːk/

noun

  • 1(until the introduction of the euro in 2002) the basic monetary unit of Germany, equal to 100 pfennig; a Deutschmark: Germany spent billions of marks to save the French franc from speculators
  • 2a former English and Scottish money of account, equal to thirteen shillings and four pence in the currency of the day: Sir William left 500 marks for repairing the road to Cambridge
  • a denomination of weight for gold and silver, formerly used throughout western Europe and typically equal to 8 ounces (226.8 grams).
  • 3 (also marka) the basic monetary unit of Bosnia and Herzegovina, equal to 100 fening.

Origin:

Old English marc, from Old Norse mǫrk; probably related to mark1