Mackle

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Obsolete form of macule. alt-of, obsolete
  2. 2
    a printed impression that is blurred or doubled wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    Obsolete form of macule. alt-of, obsolete
  2. 2
    To assemble in a makeshift manner; to cobble together. UK, dialectal, transitive

    "It's dry and warm and if Jacob and I were to put our heads together I'm sure we could find something in the tack-room, some harness, or a nose band or two that could be mackled together to make a carrying contraption."

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impressimpressionimprintletterpressoffsetprint

Example

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"It's dry and warm and if Jacob and I were to put our heads together I'm sure we could find something in the tack-room, some harness, or a nose band or two that could be mackled together to make a carrying contraption."

Etymology

From the earlier form macle, from macule, which see for more.

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