Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Stencil \Sten"cil\, n. [Probably from OF. estincelle spangle,
   spark, F. ['e]tincelle spark, L. scintilla. See
   {Scintillate}, and cf. {Tinsel}.]
   A thin plate of metal, leather, or other material, used in
   painting, marking, etc. The pattern is cut out of the plate,
   which is then laid flat on the surface to be marked, and the
   color brushed over it. Called also {stencil plate}.

Stencil \Sten"cil\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stenciled}or
   {Stencilled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Stenciling} or {Stencilling}.]
   To mark, paint, or color in figures with stencils; to form or
   print by means of a stencil.

Source : WordNet®

stencil
     n : device that has a sheet perforated with printing through
         which ink or paint can pass to create a printed pattern
     v : mark or print with a stencil
     [also: {stencilling}, {stencilled}]