color

color is a Noun

Definition:

[1] A property depending on the relations of light to the eye, by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of objects are apprehended in vision; as, gay colors; sad colors, etc.

[2] Any hue distinguished from white or black.

[3] The hue or color characteristic of good health and spirits; ruddy complexion. Give color to my pale cheek. Shak.

[4] That which is used to give color; a paint; a pigment; as, oil colors or water colors.

[5] That which covers or hides the real character of anything; semblance; excuse; disguise; appearance. They had let down the boat into the sea, under color as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship. Acts xxvii. 30. That he should die is worthy policy; But yet we want a color for his death. Shak.

[6] Shade or variety of character; kind; species. Boys and women are for the most part cattle of this color. Shak.

[7] A distinguishing badge, as a flag or similar symbol (usually in the plural); as, the colors or color of a ship or regiment; the colors of a race horse (that is, of the cap and jacket worn by the jockey). In the United States each regiment of infantry and artillery has two colors, one national and one regimental. Farrow.

[8] An apparent right; as where the defendant in trespass gave to the plaintiff an appearance of title, by stating his title specially, thus removing the cause from the jury to the court. Blackstone.