† ˈtinnimentObs.rare—0. [ad. L. tinnīment-um a ringing or tinkling (‘tinnīmentum auribus’, Plautus), f.tinnīre to ring, jingle.] 1656Blount Glossogr., Tinniment, a ringing or tinckling, as metals do.1658Phillips, Tiniment, (lat.) a tingling, or sounding of metals.