I. ˈsə-lē transitive verb
( sul·lied ; sul·ly·ing )
Etymology: Middle English * sullien, probably alteration (influenced by Anglo-French suillier, soiller to soil) of sulen to soil, from Old English sylian
Date: 15th century
: to make soiled or tarnished : defile
II. noun
( plural sullies )
Date: 1601
archaic : soil , stain