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smutch

noun \ˈsməch\

Definition of SMUTCH

:  a dark stain :  smudge
— smutch transitive verb
— smutchy \ˈsmə-chē\ adjective
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Origin of SMUTCH

akin to Middle English smogen to smudge
First Known Use: 1530

Rhymes with SMUTCH

clutch, crutch, cutch, dutch, Dutch, grutch, hutch, much, scutch, such, touch

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. smutch
  2. smouch
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