Definition of: stint

(stint) v.t.
1. To limit, as in amount or share; be stingy with: Don't stint yourself.
2. Archaic To stop.
—v.i.
3. To be frugal or sparing.
4. Archaic To stop.
—noun
1. A fixed amount, as of work; a task to be performed within a specified time; allowance.
2. A bound; restriction.
3. A small sandpiper.
4. Obs. A cessation. See synonyms under TASK, TOIL¹. [ME stynten cause to stop <OE styntan stupefy <stunt stupid]
—stint′er noun
—stint′ing adjective
—stint′ing·ly adverb