Taint

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.2 Transitive verb

English

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

From French atteinte (a blow, bit, stroke). Compare with attaint.

Noun

taint

1. A thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect.
2. An injury done to a lance in an encounter, without its being broken; also, a breaking of a lance in an encounter in a dishonorable or unscientific manner.

Etymology 2

From Latin tingere, tinctum via French teint (past participle of teindre to dye, to tinge)

Noun

taint

1. A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
2. A mark of disgrace, especially on one's character

Transitive verb

to taint (third-person singular simple present taints, present participle tainting, simple past tainted, past participle tainted)

1. To contaminate or corrupt something with an external agent, either physically or morally.
2. To spoil food by contamination.

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