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   Marble, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Marbled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Marbling (?).] [Cf. F. marbrer. See Marble, n.] To stain or vein like marble; to variegate in color; as, “to marble the edges of a book, or the surface of paper”.
   
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   Marbled (?), a.
   1. Made of, or faced with, marble. [Obs.] “The marbled mansion.”  Shak.
   
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   2. Made to resemble marble; veined or spotted like marble. “Marbled paper.”  Boyle.
   
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   3. (Zool.) Varied with irregular markings, or witch a confused blending of irregular spots and streaks.
   
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   4. Having small flecks of fat interspered with the muscle; -- of cuts of meat, especially beef; as, “a well-marbled steak”.  Such marbling improves the flavor of beef for most people.
   
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