freckling, vbl. n.
(ˈfrɛklɪŋ)
[f. freckle v. + -ing1.]
The action of the verb freckle. In quots. quasi-concr., a mark like a freckle. Also collect., a marking with freckles.
| 1820 Keats Lamia i. 159 A deep Volcanian yellow..Made gloom of all her frecklings, streaks and bars. 1882 Garden 28 Jan. 68/3 A white variety without the external freckling is not uncommon. |