Blot (verb)

1. Make a spot or mark on (something) by staining it.
2. Make (something) less attractive or noticeable by marring it.
3. Remove or dry up (liquid) by absorbing or evaporating it.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse blautr "soaked", of germanic origin; related to german blass "pale".

Examples:

1. The ink blotted on the page.
2. The rain had blotted his clothes.
3. She tried to blot the stain from her dress.
4. The sun quickly blotted out the stars.
5. He used a napkin to blot his mouth.