fleck
fleck definition
fleck (flek)
noun
- a spot or small patch of color, etc.; speck flecks of sunlight
- a small piece; particle; flake
Etymology: ON flekkr, akin to MDu vlecke, Ger fleck < IE *plī-, var. of base *plē-: see flay
transitive verb
to cover or sprinkle with flecks; speckle
Etymology: ME *flekken (found only in pp. flekked), prob. < ON flekka < flekkr
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