n. [ F. mignon, fr. OHG. minni love, G. minne; akin to E. mind. See Mind, and cf. Mignonette. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. A loved one; one highly esteemed and favored; -- in a good sense. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] God's disciple and his dearest minion. Sylvester. [ 1913 Webster ] Is this the Athenian minion whom the world Voiced so regardfully? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. An obsequious or servile dependent or agent of another; a fawning favorite. Sir J. Davies. [ 1913 Webster ] Go, rate thy minions, proud, insulting boy! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. (Print.) A small kind of type, in size between brevier and nonpareil. [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ This line is printed in minion type. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. An ancient form of ordnance, the caliber of which was about three inches. [ Obs. ] Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ] |