I. ˈtiŋ(k)-chər noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin tinctura act of dyeing, from tinctus, past participle of tingere to tinge
Date: 14th century
1.
a. archaic : a substance that colors, dyes, or stains
b. : color , tint
2.
a. : a characteristic quality : cast
b. : a slight admixture : trace
a tincture of doubt
3. obsolete : an active principle or extract
4. : a heraldic metal, color, or fur
5. : a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent
II. transitive verb
( tinc·tured ; tinc·tur·ing ˈtiŋ(k)-chə-riŋ, -shriŋ)
Date: 1616
1. : to tint or stain with a color : tinge
2.
a. : to infuse or instill with a property or entity : impregnate
b. : to imbue with a quality : affect
writing tinctured with wit and wisdom