Sekirov Dictionary

dapple

[ˈdæpəɫ]

noun 2
adjective 1
verb 1
forms 5

noun2

A mottled marking, usually in clusters.
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An animal with a mottled or spotted skin or coat.
- “My brother,” said he, “do not ride to–day / The dapple, as you’re wont; but mount the horse / Which I have chosen for thee. — 1800

adjective1

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Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dappled.
- Some dapple mists still floated along the peaks. — 1815

verb1

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To mark or become marked with mottling or spots.
- Jt seemes it is in fashion vvith you to sugar your papers vvith Carnation phrases, and dapple your speeches vvith nevv quodled vvords. — 1647

forms

dappled · dappling · dapples · more dapple · most dapple

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