Where does “smudge” come from?
Smudge comes from Middle English smogen, of uncertain origin and meaning.
smudge (English): A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty...
Definitions
- A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty...
Ancestry of “smudge”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | smogen | — |