Tincture of adulation

Posted by Kate on October 04, 2008 at 18:31

Where does the term "tincture of adulation" come from and what does it mean? e.g. "Without the slightest tincture of adulation, he was easy, courteous and affable." as found in "The Port Folio" By Joseph Dennie, John Elihu Hall.

• Tincture of adulation RRC 04/October/08
  • Tincture of adulation Smokey Stover 05/October/08
  • Tincture of adulation Smokey Stover 05/October/08