Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

merk

noun
/mɜːrk/
Definition
A term traditionally used in Scotland to denote a particular type of payment, particularly a mark or a badge used as currency in some contexts.
Examples
  • The merk was once a common currency in medieval Scotland.
  • He had a merk to pay for his entry into the market.
Meaning
To mark or to make a sign to denote value or significance.
Synonyms
  • mark
  • token
  • badge