MIGNON

Etymology

Adjective

mignon (comparative more mignon, superlative most mignon)

Small and cute; pretty in a delicate way; dainty.

Noun

mignon (plural mignons)

(rare, obsolete) A cute or pretty person; a dandy; a pretty child. [18th-19th c.]

(historical) One of the court favourites of Henry III of France. [from 20th c.]

Proper noun

Mignon

A female given name from French.

Source: Wiktionary


Mi"gnon, a. Etym: [F.]

Definition: See 3d Minion.

Mi"gnon, v. t.

Definition: To flatter. [R. & Obs.] Danie

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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