Dye1. (v. t.) To stain; to color; to give a new and permanent color to, as by the application of dyestuffs.
2. (n.) Color produced by dyeing.
3. (n.) Material used for dyeing; a dyestuff.
4. (n.) Same as Die, a lot.
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