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specked

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speck  (spk)
n.
1. A small spot, mark, or discoloration.
2. A tiny amount; a bit: not a speck of truth in her story.
tr.v. specked, speck·ing, specks
To mark with specks.
[Middle English specke, from Old English specca.]
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Adj.1.specked - having a pattern of dots
dotted, flecked, speckled, stippled
patterned - having patterns (especially colorful patterns)


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A few fishing vessels alone specked the water, and now and then the gentle breeze wafted the sound of voices as the fishermen called to one another.
Frankenstein by Shelley, Mary View in context
It seemed as if the whole fortune or failure of her shop might depend on the display of a different set of articles, or substituting a fairer apple for one which appeared to be specked.
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