smutching
present participle of smutch
Source: Wiktionary
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
19 January 2025
(noun) powerful and effective language; “his eloquence attracted a large congregation”; “fluency in spoken and written English is essential”; “his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
