besmirch
The origin and history of besmirch.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English besmorchen (attested in besmorchid). Compare Middle English bismotered ("bespattered, soiled"). By surface analysis it is be- + smirch.
The origin and history of besmirch.
Comes from Middle English besmorchen (attested in besmorchid). Compare Middle English bismotered ("bespattered, soiled"). By surface analysis it is be- + smirch.
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