tinct

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtiŋ(k)t

Synonyms of tinct next

: colored, tinged

tinct

2 of 2

noun

: tincture, tinge

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Etymology

Adjective

Latin tinctus, past participle

First Known Use

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1602, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tinct was in 1579

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tinct

abbreviation

tincture

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