mark, marque

Mark or mark means a visible sign, symbol, or impression--
It left a small mark on his arm, but that may go away.
Put a mark next to each incorrect answer.
Mark may also means a target or goal to be reached--
"here you miss, Or there exceed the mark..."

Marque or marque ( rhymes with mark ) means seizure, usually of a ship, as a wartime reprisal or official action--
"To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal..."
The original letter of marque given to Captain Kidd is reproduced here.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"The letter of marque was more than a mark of distinction; his share in the seized ships made himwealthy."

Note--"bookmark" means a piece of paper left in the book, with the top sticking out, so that the reader can pick up the book and turn to the page--
Can I use this receipt for a bookmark, or do you need it for something?

Note # 2 --"marc" is a kind of brandy --
They sat at the café drinking marc all afternoon.

Note # 3-- Mark is also a male given name --
Have you seen Mark lately?