thumbmark

thumbmark
I. \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: thumb (I) + mark
1. : an impression left by a thumb especially when used as a mark of identification
2. : a depression in the sides of a single comb of a fowl that is a defect in show birds
II. transitive verb
: to mark with the thumb; also : to take a thumbmark of (as for identification)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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