n. [ F. macule. See Macula. ] 1. A spot. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Print.) A blur, or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little; a mackle. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ Cf. F. maculer. See Maculate, v. ] To blur; especially (Print.), to blur or double an impression from type. See Mackle. [ 1913 Webster ]