blemish
1. blem.ish \'blem-ish\ vt [ME blemisshen, fr. MF blesmiss-, stem of
blesmir to make pal]e, wound, of Gmc origin; akin to G blass pale; akin to
OE blse torch - more at BLAZE : to spoil by a flaw : SULLY
2. blemish n : a noticeable imperfection; esp : one that impairs appearance
but not utilityMISH suggests something that affects only the surface or
appearance; DEFECT implies a lack or want that is often hidden and is
essential to completeness or perfect functioning; FLAW suggests a small
defect in continuity or cohesion that is likely to cause failure under
stress SYN syn BLEMISH, DEFECT, FLAW mean an imperfection. BLE