HINTv.t.
To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to allude to; to suggest by a slight intimation.
Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike.
HINTv.i.
To hint at, is to allude to; to mention slightly.
HINTn.
A distant allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a word or two intended to give notice, or remind one of something without a full declaration or explanation.
1. Suggestion.