Scumble Definition
skŭmbəl
scumbled, scumbles, scumbling
verb
To soften the outlines or color of (a painting) by applying a thin coat of opaque color.
Webster's New World
To apply (color) in this manner.
Webster's New World
To soften the outlines of (a drawing) by rubbing or blurring.
Webster's New World
To make by either of these processes.
Webster's New World
noun
A coat of color added in scumbling.
Webster's New World
The softening of outline produced by scumbling.
Webster's New World
Material used for scumbling.
American Heritage
Origin of Scumble
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Uncertain origin, perhaps from scum.
From Wiktionary
Possibly from scum
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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