The action of colouring, dyeing, or painting. litting-lead n. Obsolete a dyer's vat.

The action of applying a coat of paint to a surface; the action of colouring or staining something; (occasionally) an instance of this. Also figur…

The action of painting; (also) the result of this action, painted matter. Also figurative.

A colouring material; an application of paint; (in plural) the necessary materials or wherewithal for painting (literal and figurative).

Cosmetics, make-up; (also) any colouring substance used to decorate the face or body.