Earmark \Ear"mark`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Earmarked}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Earmarking}.]
1. To mark, as sheep, by cropping or slitting the ear.
[1913 Webster]
2. To designate or reserve for a specific purpose; as, the
alumni fund was earmarked for dormitory construction.
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