kenspeckle
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Kenspeckle — Ken spec kle, a. Having so marked an appearance as easily to be recognized. [Scot.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
kenspeckle — adjective Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian kjennspak quick to recognize Date: 1616 chiefly Scottish conspicuous … New Collegiate Dictionary
kenspeckle — adjective /ˈkɛnspɛkəl/ Easily recognized, distinctive, conspicuous … Wiktionary
kenspeckle — I Scottish Vernacular Dictionary Familiar, well known. II Cleveland Dialect List easily recognisable, conspicuous … English dialects glossary
kenspeckle — [ kɛnˌspɛk(ə)l] adjective Scottish conspicuous; easily recognizable. Origin C16: of Scand. origin, prob. based on ON kenna know, perceive and spak , spek wise or wisdom … English new terms dictionary
kenspeckle — ken·speck·le … English syllables
kenspeckle — ken•speck•le [[t]ˈkɛnˌspɛk əl[/t]] adj. scot. chiefly Scot. easily seen or recognized; conspicuous • Etymology: 1705–15; der. (see le) of kenspeck (< Scand; cf. Norw kjennespak quick at recognizing, lit., know clever); see ken … From formal English to slang
kenspeckle — adj. Sc. conspicuous. Etymology: kenspeck of Scand. orig.: rel. to KEN … Useful english dictionary
List of Skulduggery Pleasant characters — This list comprises information on characters who exist in the following fantasy novels: Skulduggery Pleasant Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing With Fire Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones Skulduggery Pleasant: Dark Days Skulduggery Pleasant:… … Wikipedia
List of secondary characters in Skulduggery Pleasant — This list comprises information on minor characters who exist in the fantasy novel, Skulduggery Pleasant and its sequel by Derek Landy. The premise of the novel is that magic is real and those with the ability to wield it live among us. Many… … Wikipedia
