the state of being contaminated
A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
A thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect.
The perineum.
To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.
To damage, as a lance, without breaking it; also, to break, as a lance, but usually in an unknightly or unscientific manner.
Alternative spelling of 'taint