də̇ˈstān transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English disteynen, from Middle French desteindre to take away the color of, from Old French, from des- dis- (I) + teindre to dye, color, from Latin tingere to wet, dye — more at tinge
1. archaic : to tinge with a color different from the natural and proper one : stain , discolor
2. archaic : defile , dishonor , sully