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Meaning
Verb
●
To
mark
(sheep or other
animals
) by
slitting
the ear.
●
To
specify
or
set aside
for a particular
purpose
, to allocate.
●
In British English & Finance:
To
specify
or
set aside
for a particular
purpose
, to allocate.
To
designate
part of a
pension
to be
payable
to the holder's
former
spouse
or
partner
at its time of payment.
Noun
●
A
mark
or
deformation
of the
ear
of an
animal
,
intended
to
indicate
ownership.
●
In American English & Politics:
The
designation
of specific
projects
in
appropriations
of
funding
for general programs.
●
A
mark
for
identification
; a
distinguishing
mark
.
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Origin
earmark
English
ear
English
er
Middle English (1100-1500)
ere
Middle English (1100-1500)
mark
English
mark
Middle English (1100-1500)
marc
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
mearc
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Appropriate
Sepose
Detach
Designate
Dedicate
Allocating
Assign
Allocate
Separate
Set Apart
Set Aside
Related
Fund
Reallocate
Disburse
Apportion
Ringfence
Reserve
Donate
Allot
Defund
Subsidize
Repeal
Appropriations
Sequester
Embezzle
Repatriate
Equip
Misappropriate
Pocket
Entitle
Replace
Conserve
Devote
Pony Up
Executive Order
Free Up
Pork Barrel
Sock Away
Stump Up
Claw Back
Squirrel Away
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