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Earmark

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Meaning

Verb

To
(sheep or other
) by
the ear.
To
or
for a particular
, to allocate.
In British English & Finance:
  • To
    or
    for a particular
    , to allocate.
  • To
    part of a
    to be
    to the holder's
    or
    at its time of payment.
  • Noun

    A
    or
    of the
    of an
    ,
    to
    ownership.
    In American English & Politics:
    The
    of specific
    in
    of
    for general programs.
    Sourced from
    Wiktionary

    Origin

    earmark
    English
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    ear
    English
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    er
    Middle English (1100-1500)
    ere
    Middle English (1100-1500)
    mark
    English
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    mark
    Middle English (1100-1500)
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    marc
    Old English (ca. 450-1100)
    mearc
    Old English (ca. 450-1100)
    Sourced from
    Etym
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