meinie
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a variation of
meiny.
meinynouna group or suite of attendants, followers, dependents, etc.
Example Sentences
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They set the doors wide, and welcomed Arthur, his meinie, and company within their walls.
From Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut by Eugene Mason
King Arthur and all his meinie must have been out, for the appearance over the mountains was most singular.
From Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre by Louisa Stuart Costello
His meinie was lodged about the city, whilst his vessels lay within the haven.
From Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut by Eugene Mason
So away they all went to Pont de l'Arche, a right gallant meinie: and Torfrida watched them go from the lattice window.
From Hereward, the Last of the English by Charles Kingsley
He saw to the arming of his meinie, and for himself got him into his harness.
From Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut by Eugene Mason