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A Torah Scholar with a Stain on His Garment

Question

Is it forbidden for a Torah scholar to go out with a garment that has a stain?

Answer

The prohibition applies specifically to a wet stain.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 2, Rashi Shabbat 114 [and see Rashi Zevachim 98:

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