fingermark

British

/ ˈfɪŋɡəˌmɑːk /

noun

a mark left by dirty or greasy fingers on paintwork, walls, etc

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fingermark

A fingermark contains not only a pattern of ridges, but also material from the skin surface and human gland secretions.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2011

It looked like a long fingermark laid on his forehead.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

There's not a speck or a fingermark on it.

From The Pirates of Ersatz by Freas, Kelly

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