Blot
/blɒt/noun
A mark or stain, especially one made by ink or other liquid.
Did you know?In ancient Norse, 'blót' referred to a sacrificial offering to the gods, intertwining the act of marking with rituals of devotion and power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*blōþa
“A stain or smear, often associated with sacrificial blood.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
blót
“Sacrifice or offering, particularly involving blood.”
Old English
Old English
blōd
“Blood, the vital fluid, often linked to life and sacrifice.”
Middle English
Middle English
blot
“A spot or stain, especially from ink or other liquids.”
Modern English
English
blot
“A mark or stain, evolving from its sacrificial roots to denote any undesirable mark.”