"kenspeckle" meaning in English

See kenspeckle in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈkɛnspɛkəl/ Forms: more kenspeckle [comparative], most kenspeckle [superlative]
Etymology: Alteration of kenspeck. Etymology templates: {{m|en|kenspeck}} kenspeck Head templates: {{en-adj}} kenspeckle (comparative more kenspeckle, superlative most kenspeckle)
  1. (Scotland, northern Britain) Easily recognized, distinctive, conspicuous. Tags: Britain, Northern, Scotland
    Sense id: en-kenspeckle-en-adj-NoV77rAU Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

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