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   hallmark

   /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/

   noun

   • 1. a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum by the British assay offices, certifying their standard of purity. Similar assay markofficial markauthentication markstamp of authenticitystamp of authentication
   • ▪ a distinctive feature: "the tiny bubbles are the hallmark of fine champagnes" Similar distinctive featuremarksignindicatorindicationsure signtelltale signfeaturecharacteristictraitattributepropertyqualitytrademarkearmarkstampbadgesymbol

   verb

   • 1. stamp with a hallmark: "he was reprimanded for not hallmarking his work"
   • ▪ mark as distinctive: "this attitude hallmarks many a Briton's behaviour abroad"

   Word Origin early 18th century (as a noun): from Goldsmiths' Hall in London, where articles were tested and stamped with such a mark.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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