n.
Pronunciation: ' stint
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English styntan to blunt, dull; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant
Date: 13th century
intransitive verb
1 archaic : STOP , DESIST
2 : to be sparing or frugal <not stint ing 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 < stint ed herself of luxuries>
– stint · er noun