a. [ L. maculatus, p. p. ] Marked with spots or maculae; blotched; hence, defiled; impure;
v. t. [ L. maculatus, p. p. of maculare to spot. See Macula, and cf. Macule, v. ] To spot; to stain; to blur. [ 1913 Webster ]
Maculate the honor of their people. Sir T. Elyot. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having spots or blotches; maculate. [ 1913 Webster ]