meiny

Or mein·ie

[mey-nee]

noun

plural

meinies 

1. Archaic.,  a group or suite of attendants, followers, dependents, etc.

2. Scot. Archaic.,  a multitude; crowd.

meiny

/ ˈmeɪnɪ /

noun

1. a retinue or household

2. a crowd

Word History and Origins

Origin of meiny¹

1250–1300; Middle English meynee household < Old French meyne, mesnie, mesnede < Vulgar Latin *mānsiōnāta. See mansion, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of meiny¹

C13: from Old French mesnie, from Vulgar Latin mansiōnāta (unattested), from Latin mansiō a lodging; see _mansion

Example Sentences

Meiny Prins, the boss of Priva, said the three-way joint venture with Ocado comes as the global population is growing and there is more of a focus on sustainability.

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Portraying a patrician Roman warrior who is undone by his contempt for what he calls “the mutable, rank-scented meiny,” Hiddleston is a riveting combination of taut sinews and exposed nerves.

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Well know I yon bright meiny, whom here we have at hand; They are the choicest warriors; of th' Amelungers' land.

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IX With that the smiling Kriemhild forth stepp'd a little space, And Brunhild and her meiny greeted with gentle grace.

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III Now here, now there was busy the youthful Giselher; He and his brother Gernot each with his meiny there Right hospitable welcome to friend and stranger made, And every fitting honor to every warrior paid.

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