Definitions for kenspeckleˈkɛnˌspɛk əl

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ken•speck•leˈkɛnˌspɛk əl(adj.)

  1. Chiefly Scot.easily seen or recognized; conspicuous.

    Category: Scottish

Origin of kenspeckle:

1705–15; der. (see -le ) of kenspeck (< Scand; cf. Norw kjennespak quick at recognizing, lit., know-clever); see ken

Wiktionary

  1. kenspeckle(Adjective)

    Easily recognized, distinctive, conspicuous.

  2. Origin: Alteration of kenspeck.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Kenspeckle(adj)

    having so marked an appearance as easily to be recognized


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