minion Meaning, Definition & Usage

Min"ion noun

Definitions

1. Minimum. Obs. Burton.

Min"ion noun

Etymology

F. mignon, fr. OHG. minni love, G. minne; akin to E. mind. See Mind, and cf. Mignonette.

Definitions

1. A loved one; one highly esteemed and favored; -- in a good sense. Obs.

   God's disciple and his dearest minion. Sylvester.

   Is this the Athenian minion whom the world Voiced so regardfully? Shak.

2. An obsequious or servile dependent or agent of another; a fawning favorite. Sir J. Davies.

   Go, rate thy minions, proud, insulting boy! Shak.

3. (Print.) A small kind of type, in size between brevier and nonpareil. ✍ This line is printed in minion type.
4. An ancient form of ordnance, the caliber of which was about three inches. Obs. Beau. & Fl.

Min"ion adjective

Etymology

See 2d Minion.

Definitions

1. Fine; trim; dainty. Obs. "Their... minion dancing." Fryth.