transitive verb

1. to restrict or limit to a certain quantity, number, share, or allotment, often small or scanty
2. Archaic to stop

Etymology: ME stinten, to stint, cease, stop < OE styntan, to blunt or dull, akin to stunt, blunt, dull: see stunt

intransitive verb

1. to be sparing or grudging in giving or using
2. Archaic to stop

noun

1. restriction; limit; limitation
2. Now Rare a limited or fixed quantity, allotment, share, etc.
3. 1. an assigned task or quantity of work
   2. a specified period of time spent doing something