DAPPLE


Meaning of DAPPLE in English

■ verb [often as adjective ~d ] mark with spots or rounded patches.

■ noun

1》 a patch of colour or light.

2》 an animal whose coat is ~d.

Origin

C16 (as adjective): perh. related to ON depill 'spot'.

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