Minionette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Minionette is a noun meaning (uncountable, US printing, typography, dated) A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.
Meaning
(uncountable, US printing, typography, dated) A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.
More Meanings
- Small; delicate.
- Alternative form of mignonette (“plant”).
Example Sentences
May 18, 1749, Horace Walpole, letter to George Montagu, Esq. His minionette face.
Word Forms
- minionettes
Synonyms for minionette
Depending on context, synonyms include emerald.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include minion, nonpareil, emerald, ruby, brevier, german.
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