n. & v.
--n. (often foll. by of)
1. a slight flavour or trace.
2 a tinge (of a colour).
3 a medicinal solution (of a drug) in alcohol (tincture of quinine).
4 Heraldry an inclusive term for the metals, colours, and furs used in coats of arms.
5 colloq. an alcoholic drink.
--v.tr.
1. colour slightly; tinge, flavour.
2 (often foll. by with) affect slightly (with a quality).
Etymology: ME f. L tinctura dyeing (as TINGE)