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† ˈflecken, v. Obs. exc. dial. [f. fleck n. + -en5.] a. intr. To take a fleck or shade of colour; to colour, turn. b. trans. To mark with flecks. Hence ˈfleckened ppl. a., flecked, grained, marked.
1641Best Farm. Bks. (Surtees) 50 When they [Oates] once beginne to shoote they will streightway after beginne to flecken. 1881Leicestersh. Gloss., You nivver see a prittier fleckened bit o' mapple-wood. |