Defacements

/dɪˈfeɪsmonts/ noun

Definition

Plural of defacement; multiple instances of damage or marks made to surfaces or appearances.

Etymology

Regular English plural of defacement, adding -s to indicate multiple instances of the action or its results.

Kelly Says

Libraries track defacements in rare books as historical evidence—sometimes the vandal's notes are more interesting than the original text itself.

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