Kenspeckle

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Kenspeckle is an adjective that means easily recognizable.

The exact origin of kenspeckle is uncertain, but the word appears to have Scandinavian roots, perhaps through the Old Norse words ‘Kenna’ which means ‘to know or perceive’ and spak which means ‘wisdom.’

I could still identify the old football stadium after twenty-five years. There was something kenspeckle about those rusted old benches.

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Kenspeckle

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Kenspeckle is an adjective that means easily recognizable.

I could still identify the old football stadium after twenty-five years. There was something kenspeckle about those rusted old benches.

1912 episodes

#Learning English #Podcasting Education #Language Learning #Word Of The Day

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