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soil⋅ure

[soil-yer]
–noun
a stain.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME soylure < OF soilleure, equiv. to soill(ier) (see soil 2 ) + -eure (< L -ātūra; see -ate 1 , -ure )
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soil·ure   (soil'yər)   
n.  
  1. Soiling or the condition of being soiled.

  2. A blot, stain, or smudge.

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