tinter

¹

[ tin-ter ]

noun

1. a person who specializes in applying tints or dyes.

tinter

²

[ tin-ter ]

noun

, Western New England.

1. seesaw.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tinter¹

First recorded in 1815–25; tint + -er ¹

Origin of tinter²

Origin uncertain

Example Sentences

"I can guess at the age of the picture, and the name of the painter, if he is a master," replied Mr Tinter.

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