macule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A spot.
  2. A blur or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little during printing.
verb
  1. To blur or be blurred; especially to blur or double an impression from type.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

macule macules mackle maculing maculed

Etymology

From Middle English macule, from Middle French macule and its etymon Classical Latin macula. Doublet of macchia, macula and, with a suffix, maquis.

Derived words

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