TAN

I. verb (~ned; ~ning) Etymology: Middle English ~nen, from Anglo-French ~ner, from Medieval Latin ~nare, from ~um, ~num ~bark Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. to convert (hide) into leather by treatment with an infusion of ~nin-rich bark or other agent of similar effect, to convert (protein) to leather or a similar subs~ce, to make (skin) ~ especially by exposure to the sun, thrash , whip , intransitive verb to get or become ~ned, II. adjective (~ner; ~nest) Date: 1586 of, relating to, or used for ~ or ~ning, of the color ~, III. noun Etymology: French, ~bark, from Old French, from Medieval Latin ~um Date: 1674 a ~ning material or its active agent (as ~nin), a brown color imparted to the skin especially by exposure to the sun, a light yellowish brown, ~-colored articles of clothing, IV. abbreviation ~gent