BLOT
—none. 1 spot or stain of ink etc. 2 disgraceful act or quality. 3 blemish. —verb. (-tt-) 1 make a blot on, stain. 2 dry with blotting-paper. ? blot one`s copybook damage one`s reputation. Blot out 1 obliterate. 2 obscure (a view, sound, etc.). [probably scandinavian]