stint
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verb \ˈstint\Definition of STINT
intransitive verb
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
See Origin of STINT
Middle English, from Old English styntan to blunt, dull; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant
First Known Use: 13th century
2stint
nounDefinition of STINT
1
a : a definite quantity of work assigned b : a period of time spent at a particular activity <served a brief stint as a waiter>
2
First Known Use of STINT
1593
3stint
noun plural stints also stint
Definition of STINT
: any of several small sandpipers (genus Calidris)
Origin of STINT
Middle English stynte
First Known Use: 15th century
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variant of stentLearn More About STINT
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