FRECKLED

freckled, lentiginous, lentiginose

(adjective) relating to or covered with or resembling freckles

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

freckled (comparative more freckled, superlative most freckled)

Having freckles; covered with freckles.

Source: Wiktionary


Frec"kled, a.

Definition: Marked with freckles; spotted. "The freckled trout." Dryden. The freckled cowslip, burnet, and green clover. Shak.

FRECKLE

Freck"le, n. Etym: [Dim., from the same root as freak, v. t.]

1. A small yellowish or brownish spot in the skin, particularly on the face, neck, or hands.

2. Any small spot or discoloration.

Frec"kle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Freckled; p. pr. & vb. n. Freckling.]

Definition: To spinkle or mark with freckle or small discolored spots; to spot.

Frec"kle, v. i.

Definition: To become covered or marked with freckles; to be spotted.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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