SMUT (2)

Source: 566, 567

smut (2). Smut, v.t. to mark with smut, to cause mildew

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Smut (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Smutted; p. pr. & vb. n. Smutting.] 1. 1. To stain or mark with smut; to blacken with coal, soot, or other dirty substance.
2. 2. To taint with mildew, as grain. Bacon.
3. 3. To blacken; to sully or taint; to tarnish.
4. 4. To clear of smut; as, to smut grain for the mill.