Etymology:
Latin: tinctūra, "dyeing, coloring" Old French: taincture Middle English: steyn Modern English: stain
Meaning:
Origin:
The word "stain" derives from the Latin word "tinctūra," meaning "dyeing" or "coloring." This term was used in ancient Rome for the extraction of dyes from plants and other natural sources.
Over time, the meaning of "tinctūra" expanded to include any substance that imparted color to a material. In the Middle Ages, the word "stain" was introduced into English through Old French, and its meaning further broadened to encompass not only dyes but also any substance that left a discoloring mark.
The figurative meaning of "stain," referring to a blemish on one's reputation, developed later. By the 16th century, the word was used in this sense to condemn the perceived moral impurity of certain actions or individuals.
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