English
Etymology
Originally "blemish," perhaps from Old Norse blettr, or from Old French bloche "clod of earth."
Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�t|-�t
Noun
blot
- a blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance
- context|by extension a stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace
- biochemistry the Southern blot analysis (and derived Northern and Western) analytical techniques
- (games) an exposed piece in backgammon
Translations
French: tache (1), (ink) pâté (1), souillure (2)
German: Fleck (1), Schandfleck (2)
Verb
to blot (transitive or intransitive)
- to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance
- to soak up, or absorb liquid
- to hide, obscure or obliterate something
Translations
French: tacher (1), entacher (une réputation) (2)
German: beflecken (1), kleckern (1), ablöschen (3)
Derived terms
blotting paper
blot out
Old English
Etymology
From blotan|bl�tan.
Pronunciation
IPA: /blo:t/
audio|en-us-blot.ogg|Audio (US)
Noun
(ġe)bl�t n
blot
- a sacrifice, especially a human sacrifice by heathens
#:He ealle ða cuman to blote gedyde: he gave all the strangers as a sacrifice. (Alfred's Orosius)
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