I. ˈmär transitive verb
( marred ; mar·ring )
Etymology: Middle English marren, from Old English mierran to obstruct, waste; akin to Old High German merren to obstruct
Date: before 12th century
1. : to detract from the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
2. archaic
a. : to inflict serious bodily harm on
b. : destroy
Synonyms: see injure
II. noun
Date: 1551
: something that mars : blemish
III. abbreviation
maritime