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To spot timber

Spot \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.