aˈteynt,a.Obs. [See attaint. Perhaps in this sense to be referred to OF.éteint, earlier esteint ‘stifled’ (by heat, etc.):—L. extinctus: see extinct.] Exhausted, overpowered. c1325Cœur de L. 6131 In the hete they wer almost ateynt.c1380Sir Ferumb. 3612 Ys sted wax al ateynte.