BLEM'ISH, verb transitive 1. Too mark with any deformity; to injure or impair any thing which is well formed, or excellent; to mar, or make defective, either the body or mind. 2. To tarnish, as reputation or character; to defame. BLEM'ISH, noun Any mark of deformity; any scar or defect that diminishes beauty, or renders imperfect that which is well formed. 1. Reproach; disgrace; that which impairs reputation; taint; turpitude; deformity.
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