Damaged, scratched, or made imperfect on the surface or in appearance.
From Old French 'marrir,' meaning to damage or spoil. Related to the Germanic 'mar,' meaning to hinder or damage. The meaning has remained consistent—something physically or aesthetically damaged.
The word 'mar' appears in old Viking texts meaning to spoil, showing how universal the concept of ruining something beautiful is across cultures!
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