1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dye.

2. (n.) The process or art of fixing coloring matters permanently and uniformly in the fibers of wool, cotton, etc.

achromatism allegory allusion arcane meaning assumption cast chromatism chromism color color balance color harmony color printing color scheme coloring complexion connotation decorator color dyeing emblazonry hint hue illumination implication implied meaning import inference innuendo intimation ironic suggestion key lithography meaning metaphorical sense natural color nuance occult meaning overtone pallor pigmentation presumption presupposition shade skin color staining subsense subsidiary sense suggestion supposition symbolism tinct tinction tincture tinge tinging tint tinting tone touch undercolor undercurrent undermeaning undertone