Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Trade-mark \Trade"-mark`\, n.
A peculiar distinguishing mark or device affixed by a
manufacturer or a merchant to his goods, the exclusive right
of using which is recognized by law.
[1913 Webster]
trademark
n 1: a distinctive characteristic or attribute [syn: hallmark,
earmark, stylemark]
2: a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or
distributor of a product