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 verb1archaic : stop, desist2: to be sparing or frugal <not stinting with their praise>transitive verb1archaic : to put an end to : stop2 aarchaic : to limit within certain boundaries b: to restrict with respect to a share or allowance <stinted herself of luxuries>

— stint·er noun