Obs. rare–0. [ad. L. tinnīment-um a ringing or tinkling (‘tinnīmentum auribus,’ Plautns), f. tinnīre to ring, jingle.]
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Tinniment, a ringing or tinckling, as metals do.
1658. Phillips, Tiniment, (lat.) a tingling, or sounding of metals.
