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