† preˈtinct, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. prætinct-, ppl. stem of prætingĕre: see pre- A. and tinct v.]
trans. To tinge or imbue beforehand.
| 1641 Ld. J. Digby Sp. in Ho. Comm. 21 Apr. 11 The eye if it be pretincted with any colour, is vitiated in its discerning. |