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The term "bespeckle" originated in the early 17th century, combining the prefix "be-" (meaning "on, over, about") with the noun "speckle" (meaning "a small spot or mark").
The prefix "be-" is commonly used to form verbs that indicate action or condition upon an object. In this case, "be-" suggests that the specks are placed or distributed upon something.
The noun "speckle" is derived from the Middle English word "specke," meaning "a small spot or blotch." It is related to the Dutch word "spek" and the German word "speck," both meaning "bacon" or "lard." This connection is thought to have arisen from the appearance of small, fatty specks in bacon.
Thus, "bespeckle" conveys the notion of adorning something with small, discrete spots or marks.
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