a. Obs. rare. [f. the stem smotter- (see SMOTTER v.) + -Y1.] Smutty, grimy.

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c. 1407.  Lydg., Reson & Sens., 3791. Vulcanus Was to hir so odious For his smotry, swarte face. Ibid. (1412–20), Chron. Troy, II. 5803. Þis smotry smyth, þis swarte Vlcanus.

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