<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>one of the small, brownish spots on the skin that are caused by deposition of pigment and that increase in number and darken on exposure to sunlight; lentigo.</li><li>any small spot or discoloration: freckles of paint spattered on the floor.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to cover with freckles; produce freckles on.</li><li>(used without object) to become freckled.</li></ul>