I. transitive verb Etymology: Middle English attaynten, from Anglo-French ateint, past participle of ateindre Date: 14th century to affect by attainder, 2. infect , corrupt , taint , sully , accuse , II. noun Date: 1592 a stain upon honor or purity ; disgrace
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Meaning of ATTAINT in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012