1. a. trans. In Oil Painting. To soften or render less brilliant (the colours in a portion of a picture) by overlaying with a thin coat of opaque or semi-opaque colour; to spread or ‘drive’ (a colour) thinly over a portion of a picture in order to soften hard lines or blend the tints; to produce (an effect) by this process. b. absol.
2. In Pencil, Chalk, or Monochrome Drawing. (See quots.)
3. transf. of natural effects.
Hence "scumbled ppl. a., "scumbling vbl. n.
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