Blotless

/ˈblɑtləs/ adjective

Definition

Without blots; perfectly clean or unblemished, especially in writing or character.

Etymology

From blot (a spot, stain, or mark) plus -less (suffix meaning 'without'), creating an adjective meaning completely free from blemishes.

Kelly Says

Blotless is a perfect example of English's flexibility—we can add -less to almost any noun to mean 'without it,' so writers used 'blotless' to mean having no errors or stains, which was crucial in the age of handwritten documents.

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