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Remark, -marque, v. [F. remarquer (1549 in Larousse); cf. e.m.E. remark (1633).] tr. To observe, take note of. — c1590 Fowler II 153/9.
A new prence is in all his actions and operations mair remarqued and observed then he quho is a prence by heritage 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 37.
The zealous sisters suld remark how God execut his vengeance agains … Eua a1605 Montg. Sonn. ii 13.
Prais him, O man! His mervels that remarks [: warks] 1629 Sc. Ant. XIII 31.
Don. Campbell … has been of this lang tyme remarkit not to frequent the kirk, nor participat of the halie communion 1640 Dundonald Par. Rec. 467.
It shall be necessarie that thair be in the shoole a commoun censour, quho shall remark all faults and delate them to the maister