Meaning of freckle in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfrɛk(ə)l/

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1. Verb

   freckle

   Definitions

   1. become freckled

   Examples

   • « I freckle easily »
2. 2. mark with freckles

3. Noun

   freckle

   Etymology

   late Middle English: alteration of dialect frecken, from Old Norse freknur (plural)

   Definitions

   1. a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin