
ETYMOLOGY
possible alteration of ‘fernticle’ or the synonymous dialectal ‘fan freckle‘
EXAMPLE
“…John Hewitt, a Bricklayer .. straight Hair, and Form-Speckles on his hands and Face …”
From: The London Gazette, 1666, Feb.

ETYMOLOGY
possible alteration of ‘fernticle’ or the synonymous dialectal ‘fan freckle‘
EXAMPLE
“…John Hewitt, a Bricklayer .. straight Hair, and Form-Speckles on his hands and Face …”
From: The London Gazette, 1666, Feb.