blur

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

BLUR, noun [Latin luridus.] A dark spot; a stain; a blot, whether upon paper or other substance, or upon reputation. BLUR, verb transitive To obscure by a dark spot, or by any foul matter, without quite effacing. 1. To sully; to stain; to blemish; as, to blur reputation.
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