HINT, verb transitive To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to allude to; to suggest by a slight intimation. Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike. HINT, verb intransitive To hint at, is to allude to; to mention slightly. HINT, noun A distant allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a word or two intended to give notice, or remind one of something without a full declaration or explanation. 1. Suggestion.
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