Spec"kled-bel`ly (?), n. (Zoöl.) The gadwall. [Local, U.S.]

Spec"kled-bill" (?), n. (Zoöl.) The American white-fronted goose (Anser

albifrons).

Spec"kled*ness, n. The quality of being speckled.

Speck`sion*eer" (?), n. The chief harpooner, who also directs in

cutting up the speck, or blubber; -- so called among whalers.

Speckt (?), n. A woodpecker. See Speight.

Spec"ta*cle (?), n. [F., fr. L. spectaculum, fr. spectare to look at,

to behold, v. intens. fr. specere. See Spy.] 1. Something exhibited to

view; usually, something presented to view as extraordinary, or as

unusual and worthy of special notice; a remarkable or noteworthy sight;

a show; a pageant; a gazingstock.

O, piteous spectacle? O, bloody times!

Shak.

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