Hypertext Webster Gateway: "discolored"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Discolored \Dis*col"ored\, a.
1. Altered in color; ?tained.
2. Variegated; of divers colors. [R.]
That ever wore discolored arms. --Chapman.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Discolor \Dis*col"or\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Discolored}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Discoloring}.] [OE. descolouren, OF. descolorer, F.
d['e]colorer, fr. L. dis- + cololare, coloratum, to color,
color color. See {Color}.] [Written also {discolour}.]
1. To alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a
different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine
will discolor water; silver is discolored by sea water.
2. To alter the true complexion or appearance of; to put a
false hue upon.
To discolor all your ideas. --Wat??
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
discolored
adj : having the color spoiled with spots or streaks [syn: {discoloured}]
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