First Known Use: 14th century
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1attaint
verb at·taint \ə-ˈtānt\
Definition of ATTAINT
transitive verb
1
: to affect by attainder
3
archaic : accuse
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Origin of ATTAINT
Middle English attaynten, from Anglo-French ateint, past participle of ateindre
Rhymes with ATTAINT
2attaint
noun
Definition of ATTAINT
obsolete : a stain upon honor or purity : disgrace
First Known Use of ATTAINT
1592
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