I. ˈstint 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
II. noun
Date: 1593
1.
a. : a definite quantity of work assigned
b. : a period of time spent at a particular activity
served a brief stint as a waiter
2. : restraint , limitation
Synonyms: see task
III. noun
( plural stints also stint )
Etymology: Middle English stynte
Date: 15th century
: any of several small sandpipers (genus Calidris )