tincture

tincture [-ed] n

L. tinctūra, a dyeing, tinging.

  1. Dye; color; hue; tinge; tint; drop of stain; [fig.] hint; touch.

tincture [-d] v

see tincture, n.

  1. Color; stain; mark with dye; [fig.] characterize; give a quality to.