Blemish

blem′ish, n. a stain or defect: reproach.— v.t. to mark with any deformity: to tarnish: to defame.— n. Blem′ishment ( Spens. ), the state of being blemished, disgrace. [O. Fr. blesmir , blemir , pr.p. blemi ant , to stain, of dubious origin. Prof. Skeat thinks it Scand., Ice. blâman , livid colour— blâr , Blue .]