minikin
[min-i-kin]
noun
a person or object that is delicate, dainty, or diminutive.
a printing type (about 3½ point).
adjective
delicate, dainty, or mincing.
Origin of minikin
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Related Words for minikin
diminutive, small, mini, dainty, insignificant, slight, teeny, miniature, microscopic, minuscule, puny, baby, pocket, Lilliputian, knee-high, little, toy, wee, petite, midgetExamples from the Web for minikin
Historical Examples of minikin
"Felt sure somehow that he'd take a liking to you," answered Minikin.
Paul KelverJerome Klapka, AKA Jerome K. Jerome
"Well, I should let her wait," replied Minikin, replacing his eye.
Paul KelverJerome Klapka, AKA Jerome K. Jerome
"No one like you quiet fellows for going it when you do begin," commented Minikin.
Paul KelverJerome Klapka, AKA Jerome K. Jerome
I explained that I had already put Minikin in possession of all the facts.
Paul KelverJerome Klapka, AKA Jerome K. Jerome
It is a very small bag, containing a yet smaller rolled-up housewife furnished with minikin needles and fine thread.
Jane Austen, Her Life and LettersWilliam Austen-Leigh and Richard Arthur Austen-Leigh
minikin
noun
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Word Origin for minikin
C16: from Dutch minneken, diminutive of minne love
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