DICT.TW Dictionary Taiwan

 Spot, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Spotting.]
 1. To make visible marks upon with some foreign matter; to discolor in or with spots; to stain; to cover with spots or figures; as, to spot a garment; to spot paper.
 2. To mark or note so as to insure recognition; to recognize; to detect; as, to spot a criminal. [Cant]
 3. To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation; to asperse.
    My virgin life no spotted thoughts shall stain.   --Sir P. Sidney.
 If ever I shall close these eyes but once,
 May I live spotted for my perjury.   --Beau. & Fl.
 To spot timber, to cut or chip it, in preparation for hewing.