"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. Head templates: {{en-adj}} kenspeckle (comparative more kenspeckle, superlative most kenspeckle)
  1. (Scotland, northern British) Easily recognized, distinctive, conspicuous. Tags: British, Northern, Scotland
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