Etymology
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speckle (v.)

mid-15c. (implied in speckled), probably related to Old English specca "small spot, speck" (see speck) or from a related Middle Dutch or Middle High German word. Related: Speckled; speckling. The noun is first attested mid-15c.

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speck (n.)

Old English specca "small spot, stain," of unknown origin; probably related to Dutch speckel "speck, speckle," Middle Dutch spekelen "to sprinkle" (compare speckle (v.)). Meaning "tiny bit" developed c. 1400. As a verb, 1570s, from the noun. Related: Specked.

bespeckle (v.)

"to mark with spots," c. 1600, from be- + speckle. Related: Bespeckled; bespeckling.

updated on November 05, 2013

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