To coat, smear, or paint something roughly or carelessly, usually with a thick substance like paint, mud, or grease.
From Old French 'dauber' meaning 'to whitewash or coat.' The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe rough or careless application of materials.
The word 'daub' comes from the same root as 'adobe,' both relating to coating with clay or mud—techniques ancient builders used across Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas!
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