v. & n.
--v.tr. (also tingeing) (often foll. by with; often in passive)
1. colour slightly (is tinged with red).
2 affect slightly (regret tinged with satisfaction).
--n.
1. a tendency towards or trace of some colour.
2 a slight admixture of a feeling or quality.
Etymology: ME f. L tingere tinct- dye, stain