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minikin
[ min-i-kin ]
/ ˈmɪn ɪ kɪn /
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noun
a person or object that is delicate, dainty, or diminutive.
a printing type (about 3½ point).
adjective
delicate, dainty, or mincing.
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Origin of minikin
Words nearby minikin
minidish, minidress, Minié ball, minify, Minigun, minikin, minilab, minilaparotomy, minim, minima, minimal
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British Dictionary definitions for minikin
minikin
/ (ˈmɪnɪkɪn) obsolete /
noun
a small, dainty, or affected person or thing
adjective
dainty, prim, or affected
Word Origin for minikin
C16: from Dutch minneken, diminutive of minne love
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