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kenspeckle

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kenspeckle /ˈkenˌspek(ə)l, ˈkɛnˌspɛk(ə)l /
adjective Scottish easily recognizable; conspicuous:
he loved walking in the village, where he was a kenspeckle figure.
– ORIGIN mid 16th century : of Scandinavian origin, probably based on Old Norse kenna know, perceive and spak-, spek- wise or wisdom.