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