I. ˈdī noun
Etymology: Middle English dehe, from Old English dēah, dēag
Date: before 12th century
1. : color from dyeing
2. : a soluble or insoluble coloring matter
II. verb
( dyed ; dye·ing )
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1. : to impart a new and often permanent color to especially by impregnating with a dye
2. : to impart (a color) by dyeing
dye ing blue on yellow
intransitive verb
: to take up or impart color in dyeing
• dye·abil·i·ty ˌdī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• dye·able ˈdī-ə-bəl adjective
• dy·er ˈdī(-ə)r noun