Sekirov Dictionary

maculate

/ˈmækjʊleɪt/

adjective 2
verb 1
forms 5

adjective2

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(literary, no longer used) Defiled, impure.
- [Les Misérables is] about the struggle of a mistreated man as he rises to the top, along with a mortal conflict between this maculate virtuous man and an immaculate pursuing demon. — 1998
(literary, no longer used) Marked with spots or maculae; blotched.

verb1

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To spot; to stain; to blur.
- they wolde nat maculate the honour of their people with suche a reproche — 1531

forms

maculated · maculating · maculates · more maculate · most maculate

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