demitint

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demitint - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Demitint \Dem"i*tint`\, n. (Fine Arts)
     (a) That part of a painting, engraving, or the like, which is
         neither in full darkness nor full light.
     (b) The shade itself; neither the darkest nor the lightest in
         a composition. Also called half tint.
         [1913 Webster]