Minikin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Minikin is a noun meaning (uncountable, UK printing, dated) The size of type smaller than brilliant, standardized as 3-point.
Meaning
(uncountable, UK printing, dated) The size of type smaller than brilliant, standardized as 3-point.
More Meanings
- The treble string of a lute.
- (obsolete) A young person, especially a young woman.
- (obsolete) A small or insignificant person, thing or amount.
- (obsolete) A little pin.
- (obsolete) Diminutive or miniature.
Word Forms
- minikins
Synonyms for minikin
Depending on context, synonyms include excelsior.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include littlein, minx, minikilt, minikini, girlie, child.
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