[CSM]

Ha, ha. I thought using a verb would be acceptable. (drink, paint, do) Main Entry: 1paint Pronunciation: 'pAnt Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old French peint, past participle of peindre, from Latin pingere to tattoo, embroider, paint; akin to Old English fAh variegated, Greek poikilos variegated, pikros sharp, bitter Date: 13th century transitive senses 1 a (1) : to apply color, pigment, or paint to (2) : to color with a cosmetic b (1) : to apply with a movement resembling that used in painting (2) : to treat with a liquid by brushing or swabbing 2 a (1) : to produce in lines and colors on a surface by applying pigments (2) : to depict by such lines and colors b : to decorate, adorn, or variegate by applying lines and colors c : to produce or evoke as if by painting 3 : to touch up or cover over by or as if by painting 4 : to depict as having specified or implied characteristics intransitive senses 1 : to practice the art of painting 2 : to use cosmetics

[Old Professer]

Date: 13th century transitive senses 1 a (1) : to apply color, pigment, or paint to

It surely looks as though it is used as a noun here.