Marksmen

Marksmen
Marksman Marks"man, n.; pl. {Marksmen}. [Earlier markman; mark + man.] 1. One skillful to hit a mark with a missile; one who shoots well. especially with a pistol or rifle. [1913 Webster +PJC]

2. (Law) One who makes his mark, instead of writing his name, in signing documents. --Burrill. [1913 Webster]


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