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16,101 words match “TIN”

TINNITUS n.
A ringing, whistling, or other imaginary noise perceived in the ears; -- called also tinnitus aurium.
TINNOCK n.
The blue titmouse. [Prov. Eng.]
TINNY a.
Pertaining to, abounding with, or resembling, tin. "The tinny strand." Drayton.
TINSEL n. 4 definitions
oth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like. Who can discern the tinsel from the gold Dryden.
TINSELLY a. 2 definitions
Like tinsel; gaudy; showy, but cheap.
TINSMITH n.
One who works in tin; a tinner.
TINSTONE n.
Cassiterite.
TINT n. 4 definitions
A pale or faint tinge of any color. Or blend in beauteous tints the colored mass. Pope. Their vigor sickens, and their tints decline. Harte.
TINTAMAR n.
A hideous or confused noise; an uproar. [Obs.] Howell.
TINTERNELL n.
A certain old dance. [Obs.] Halliwell.
TINTIE n.
The wren. [Prov. Eng.]
TINTINNABULAR; TINTINNABULARY a.
Having or making the sound of a bell; tinkling.
TINTINNABULATION n.
A tinkling sound, as of a bell or bells. Poe.
TINTINNABULOUS a.
Of, pertaining to, or resembling, the tinkling of a bell; having a tinkling sound; tintinnabular. De Quincey.
TINTINNABULUM n.
A bell; also, a set or combination of bells or metal plates used as a musical instrument or as a toy.
TINTO n.
A red Madeira wine, wanting the high aroma of the white sorts, and, when old, resembling tawny port.
TINTOMETER n.
An apparatus for the determination of colors by comparison with arbitrary standards; a colorimeter.
TINTYPE n.
Same as Ferrotype.
TINWARE n.
Articles made of tinned iron.
TINY a.
Very small; little; puny. When that I was and a little tiny boy. Shak.
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