KENSPECKLE

Etymology

Adjective

kenspeckle (comparative more kenspeckle, superlative most kenspeckle)

(Scotland, northern British) Easily recognized, distinctive, conspicuous.

Source: Wiktionary


Ken"spec`kle, a.

Definition: Having so marked an appearance as easily to be recognized. [Scot.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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