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minion |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Minion \Min"ion\, a. [See 2d {Minion}.] Fine; trim; dainty. [Obs.] ``Their . . . minion dancing.'' --Fryth. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Minion \Min"ion\, n. Minimum. [Obs.] --Burton. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Minion \Min"ion\, n. [F. mignon, fr OHG. minni love, G. minne; akin to E. mind. See {Mind}, and cf {Mignonette}.] 1. A loved one one highly esteemed and favored; -- in a good sense [Obs.] God's disciple and his dearest minion. --Sylvester. Is this the Athenian minion whom the world Voiced so regardfully? --Shak. 2. An obsequious or servile dependent or agent of another; a fawning favorite. --Sir J. Davies. Go rate thy minions, proud, insulting boy! --Shak. 3. (Print.) A small kind of type in size between brevier and nonpareil. [hand] This line is printed in minion type 4. An ancient form of ordnance, the caliber of which was about three inches. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: minion n : a follower who hangs around in hope of gain or advantage [syn: {leech}, {parasite}, {sponge}]
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