FLECK


Meaning of FLECK in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' flek

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: back-formation from flecked spotted, from Middle English; akin to Old High German flec spot, Old Norse flekkr

Date: 14th century

1 : STREAK , SPOT <whitecaps fleck ed the blue sea>

2 : to color as if by sprinkling with flecks <his wit is fleck ed with sarcasm ― James Atlas>

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