A mark indicating the date; specifically a mark stamped or engraved on gold or silver plate, pottery, etc., denoting the year of manufacture or registration.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From date + mark. Compare earlier date stamp.
Definition of date mark in US English:
date mark
nounˈdeɪt mɑːk
A mark indicating the date; specifically a mark stamped or engraved on gold or silver plate, pottery, etc., denoting the year of manufacture or registration.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From date + mark. Compare earlier date stamp.