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blemish definition

blem·ish (blem′is̸h)

transitive verb

to mar, as by some flaw or fault; spoil the perfection of

Etymology: ME blemishen < OFr blemiss-, extended stem of blesmir, to injure, prob. via Frank *blesmjan, to cause to turn pale < *blesmi, akin to blaze

noun

  1. a mark that mars the appearance, as a stain, spot, scar, etc.
  2. any flaw, defect, or shortcoming

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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