Word Study
scumble
CIDE DICTIONARY
scumble, v. t. [Freq. of scum.
To cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash of opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump, or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce a softened effect. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
scumble, v. & n.
--v.tr.
1 modify (a painting) by applying a thin opaque coat of paint to give a softer or duller effect.
2 modify (a drawing) similarly with light pencilling etc.
--n.
1 material used in scumbling.
2 the effect produced by scumbling.
--v.tr.
1 modify (a painting) by applying a thin opaque coat of paint to give a softer or duller effect.
2 modify (a drawing) similarly with light pencilling etc.
--n.
1 material used in scumbling.
2 the effect produced by scumbling.
Etymology
perh. frequent. of SCUM v.tr.
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