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    What is a tincture?

    Question #49599. Asked by woody156. (Jul 20 04 7:59 AM)


    Stew54

    		More than one meaning I think. I've heard it used of a herbal drink (herbs in alcohol), and also as a somewhat old fashioned word for colour (for example in heraldry).

    Jul 20 04, 8:22 AM
    RickF

    		Anything disolved in alchohol - usually a medicine.

    Jul 20 04, 8:22 AM
    BillyWhiz

    		an extract, usually in alcohol

    Jul 22 04, 2:27 PM
    peasypod

    		Yes, more than one meaning....here is another one:
    One of the metals, colours, or furs used in armoury.


    Jul 22 04, 5:41 PM

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