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splotch
(splŏch)n.
An irregularly shaped spot, stain, or colored area.
tr.v. splotched, splotch·ing, splotch·es
To mark with splotches or a splotch.
splotch′i·ness n.
splotch′y adj.
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splotch
(splɒtʃ)n, vb
the usual US word for splodge
[C17: perhaps a blend of spot + blotch]
ˈsplotchy adj
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splotch
(splɒtʃ)n.
1. a large, irregular spot; blot; stain; blotch.
v.t. 2. to mark or cover with splotches.
v.i. 3. to be susceptible to stains or blots.
4. to cause or be liable to cause stains, blots, or spots.
[1595–1605; orig. uncertain]
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