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