minnie

[ min-ee ]

/ ˈmɪn i /

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mother; mom.

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Which Word of the Day means “happening within or being the created world of a story”?

First recorded in 1600–10; origin uncertain; perhaps a pet name variant of mither

Minnie

[ min-ee ]

/ ˈmɪn i /

a female given name, form of Mary.

Minnie Mouse adorned the cover that month, though not in the rodentian spirit Disney had intended.
Doug Kenney: The Odd Comic Genius Behind ‘Animal House’ and National Lampoon|Robert Sam Anson|March 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Though it's getting better because Minnie has a very cool British accent.
'About a Boy' Star David Walton Is No Hugh Grant, in the Best Way|Kevin Fallon|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Minnie Pearl Smith was already in custody and the two of them were consigned to the federal Bureau of Prisons.
Free Demaryius Thomas’s Mom After 14 Years on a Drug Charge|Michael Daly|January 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lane notes that Minnie Pearl Thomas had been convicted twice on drug charges in state court and received only a few months.
Free Demaryius Thomas’s Mom After 14 Years on a Drug Charge|Michael Daly|January 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Minnie Pearl Thomas was arrested in another raid and remanded.
Free Demaryius Thomas’s Mom After 14 Years on a Drug Charge|Michael Daly|January 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I hope Jacko will never see any body shave,” said Minnie, in a faltering voice.
Minnie's Pet Monkey|Madeline Leslie
At one time he came to visit Minnie; and fine fun indeed they had with the pets, the monkey being his especial favorite.
Minnie's Pet Monkey|Madeline Leslie
Minnie looked very grave after hearing this story, and presently said, “I wonder how old that monkey was.”
Minnie's Pet Monkey|Madeline Leslie
I saw the man at the menagerie giving them apples,” said Minnie; “but he did not give them any meat all the time I was there.
Minnie's Pet Monkey|Madeline Leslie
They noticed that he watched every movement closely, and that, if Minnie left the room, he seemed uneasy till she returned.
Minnie's Pet Dog|Madeline Leslie