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Definition of country mark in English: country marknoun rare, historical A mark, especially a scar or pattern of scars resulting from shallow incisions, made as part of a traditional ritual or cosmetic practice among some African peoples, and sometimes used to identify a person's country of birth or tribal origin.
Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in St Jago Intelligencer. Definition of country mark in US English: country marknoun rare, historical A mark, especially a scar or pattern of scars resulting from shallow incisions, made as part of a traditional ritual or cosmetic practice among some African peoples, and sometimes used to identify a person's country of birth or tribal origin.
Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in St Jago Intelligencer. |