SMUTCHING

Verb

smutching

present participle of smutch

Source: Wiktionary


SMUTCH

Smutch, n. Etym: [Prob. for smuts. See Smut, n.]

Definition: A stain; a dirty spot. B. Jonson.

Smutch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Smutched; p. pr. & vb. n. Smutching.]

Definition: To blacken with smoke, soot, or coal. [Written also smooch.] B. Jonson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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