freckle
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noun \ˈfre-kəl\Definition of FRECKLE
: any of the small brownish spots in the skin due to augmented melanin production that increase in number and intensity on exposure to sunlight
— freck·ly \ˈfre-k(ə-)lē\ adjective
See Examples of FRECKLE
- a pale, redheaded girl with freckles across her cheeks
Origin of FRECKLE
Middle English freken, frekel, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse freknōttr freckled
First Known Use: 14th century
2freckle
verbfreck·ledfreck·ling \ˈfre-k(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of FRECKLE
transitive verb
: to sprinkle or mark with freckles or small spots
intransitive verb
: to become marked with freckles
Examples of FRECKLE
- His skin freckles but doesn't tan.
- Tiny black spots freckled the walls.
First Known Use of FRECKLE
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