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Webster 1913 Edition

Teinture

Tein′ture

,

Noun.

[F. See

.]

Color; tinge; tincture.

[Obs.]

Holland.

Definition 2024

teinture

teinture

English

Noun

teinture ‎(plural teintures)

(obsolete) colour; tinge; tincture
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French

Etymology

From Latin tinctūra, from tinctus the perfect passive participle of tingō.

Noun

teinture f ‎(plural teintures)

A liquid dye, colourant
A color, shade thus applied
An dying job, process
A solution in ethric liquids such as alcohol, notably in pharmacy
(figuratively) A superficial knowledge

Related terms

teindre (verb)
teint m, teinte f

Derived terms

teinturerie