† preˈtinct,v.Obs.rare—1. [f. L. prætinct-, ppl. stem of prætingĕre: see pre- A. and tinct v.] trans. To tinge or imbue beforehand. 1641Ld. J. Digby Sp. in Ho. Comm. 21 Apr. 11 The eye if it be pretincted with any colour, is vitiated in its discerning.