I. ˈblər noun
Etymology: perhaps akin to Middle English bleren to blear
Date: 1519
1. : a smear or stain that obscures
2. : something vaguely or indistinctly perceived ; especially : something moving or occurring too quickly to be clearly perceived
II. verb
( blurred ; blur·ring )
Date: 1520
transitive verb
1. : to obscure or blemish by smearing
2. : sully
3. : to make dim, indistinct, or vague in outline or character
4. : to make cloudy or confused
intransitive verb
1. : to make blurs
2. : to become vague or indistinct
• blur·ring·ly ˈblər-iŋ-lē adverb