2 entries under this word

Macule

Măc'ule, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. To maculate; to blur; especially (Print.), to blur or double an impression from type. Savage.

noun

n. [Fr. macule. See MACULA.] 1. A spot. [Obs.] 2. (Print.) A blur causing a part of the impression to appear double; a mackle.