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Dappled, one observed (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spotted

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This clue could be a double definition.

'dappled' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'one observed' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for spotted that I've seen before include "- Dog; - dick" , "Observed" , "Seen; saw" , "Saw; speckled" , "Caught sight of; dotty" .)

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