n. [ L. intimatio: cf. F. intimation. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. The act of intimating; also, the thing intimated. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Announcement; declaration. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ] They made an edict with an intimation that whosoever killed a stork, should be banished. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice; a remote or ambiguous reference; as, he had given only intimations of his design. [ 1913 Webster ] Without mentioning the king of England, or giving the least intimation that he was sent by him. Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ] |