Obs. rare. In 4–5 splek(ke, 5 spleke. [Cf. next and PLECK 2.] A speck, a spot.
1398. Trevisa, Barth. De P. R., VIII. xviii. (Bodl. MS.). Þe mone … takeþ a foule splekke and vnsemely. Ibid., VIII. xxix. (Tollem. MS.). Þe schadow of þe erþe, or þe whiche is reboundid a maner dym splek [1495 spleke] in þe body of þe mone.
