01 n. Minimum.
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Minimum.[Obs.]
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6 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Minion
02 n. A loved one; one highly esteemed and favored; -- in a good sense.
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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.
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An obsequious or servile dependent or agent of another; a fawning favorite.“Go, rate thy minions, proud, insulting boy!” — Shak.
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A small kind of type, in size between brevier and nonpareil.(Print.)
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An ancient form of ordnance, the caliber of which was about three inches.[Obs.]
03 a. Fine; trim; dainty.
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Fine; trim; dainty.[Obs.]