deckled, a.
(ˈdɛk(ə)ld)
[f. deckle + -ed2.]
Formed by a deckle; deckle-edged. Also transf.
1906 C. G. McCrie Contemp. Portraits of Reformers (dust-jacket), Vellum gilt, gilt top, deckled edges. 1947 D. M. Davin Gorse blooms Pale 150 The ash-tray was deckled and each time as my eye came to its degenerate line it winced with dissatisfaction. |