Main Entry: ¹stint

Pronunciation: \ˈstint\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English styntan to blunt, dull; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant

Date: 13th century

intransitive verb 1 archaic : stop, desist
2 : to be sparing or frugal <not stinting with their praise>transitive verb 1 archaic : to put an end to : stop
2 a archaic : to limit within certain boundaries b : to restrict with respect to a share or allowance <stinted herself of luxuries>

— stint·er noun