Bookbinding. A decorative effect used on a book edge consisting of a speckled pattern produced by sprinkling the edge with one or more colours (now…

The action of freckle, v. In quots. quasi-concrete, a mark like a freckle. Also collective, a marking with freckles.

The method of painting, engraving, etc. by means of dots or small spots, so as to produce gradations of tone; the effect so produced; dotted work…

Speckled colouring, speckling.

transferred. Applied to natural appearances resembling stippled painting or engraving.