MINIKIN

Noun

minikin (countable and uncountable, plural minikins)

(obsolete) A young person, especially a young woman.

(obsolete) A small or insignificant person, thing or amount.

(obsolete) A little pin.

(uncountable, UK printing, dated) The size of type smaller than brilliant, standardized as 3-point.

The treble string of a lute.

Synonyms

• (type size): (US) excelsior

Adjective

minikin (comparative more minikin, superlative most minikin)

(obsolete) Diminutive or miniature.

Source: Wiktionary


Min"i*kin, n. Etym: [OD. minneken a darling, dim. of minne love; akin to G. minne, and to E. mind.]

1. A little darling; a favorite; a minion. [Obs.] Florio.

2. A little pin. [Obs.]

Min"i*kin, a.

Definition: Small; diminutive. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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