mint

[ mint ]

/ mɪnt /

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noun

a place where coins, paper currency, special medals, etc., are produced under government authority.

a place where something is produced or manufactured

a vast amount, especially of money: He made a mint in oil wells.

adjective

Philately. (of a stamp) being in its original, unused condition.

unused or appearing to be newly made and never used: a book in mint condition.

verb (used with object)

to make (coins, money, etc.) by stamping metal.

to turn (metal) into coins: to mint gold into sovereigns.

to make or fabricate; invent: to mint words.

Nearby words

minsk, minster, minstrel, minstrel show, minstrelsy, mint, mint bush, mint condition, in, mint family, mint julep, mint money

Origin of mint

before 900; Middle English mynt, Old English mynet coin < Latin monēta coin, mint, after the temple of Juno Monēta, where Roman money was coined

Related forms

mint·er, noun

Definition for minted (2 of 2)

mint

[ mint ]

/ mɪnt /

Scot. and North England

noun

intent; purpose.

an attempt; try; effort.

verb (used with object)

to try (something); attempt.

to take aim at (something) with a gun.

to hit or strike at (someone or something).

verb (used without object)

to try; attempt.

to take aim.

Origin of mint

before 900; (v.) Middle English minten, Old English (ge)myntan to intend; akin to mind; (noun) Middle English, derivative of the v.

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The only gold she worshiped had been beaten into coronets; of that which had been minted she had plenty.
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British Dictionary definitions for minted (1 of 3)

minted

/ (ˈmɪntɪd) /

adjective

British slang wealthy

British Dictionary definitions for minted (2 of 3)

mint

/ (mɪnt) /

noun

any N temperate plant of the genus Mentha, having aromatic leaves and spikes of small typically mauve flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates). The leaves of some species are used for seasoning and flavouringSee also peppermint, spearmint, horsemint, water mint

stone mint another name for dittany (def. 2)

a sweet flavoured with mint

Derived Forms

minty, adjective

Word Origin for mint

Old English minte, from Latin mentha, from Greek minthē; compare Old High German minza

British Dictionary definitions for minted (3 of 3)

mint

/ (mɪnt) /

noun

a place where money is coined by governmental authority

a very large amount of moneyhe made a mint in business

adjective

(of coins, postage stamps, etc) in perfect condition as issued

British informal excellent; impressive

in mint condition in perfect condition; as if new

verb

to make (coins) by stamping metal

(tr) to invent (esp phrases or words)

Derived Forms

minter, noun

Word Origin for mint

Old English mynet coin, from Latin monēta money, mint, from the temple of Juno Monēta, used as a mint in ancient Rome

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