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speck

[spek] ,
–noun
1. a small spot differing in color or substance from that of the surface or material upon which it appears or lies: Specks of soot on the window sill.
2. a very little bit or particle: We haven't a speck of sugar.
3. something appearing small by comparison or by reason of distance: By then the town was just a speck.
–verb (used with object)
4. to mark with, or as with, a speck or specks.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME specke, OE specca; c. D spikkel


speck⋅ed⋅ness [spek-id-nis] , noun
speckless, adjective
speck⋅less⋅ly, adverb
speck⋅less⋅ness, noun
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speck   (spěk)   
n.  
  1. A small spot, mark, or discoloration.

  2. A tiny amount; a bit: not a speck of truth in her story.

tr.v.   specked, speck·ing, specks
To mark with specks.

[Middle English specke, from Old English specca.]
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speck 
O.E. specca "small spot, stain," of unknown origin; probably related to Du. speckel "speck, speckle," M.Du. spekelen "to sprinkle." Meaning "tiny bit" developed c.1400.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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