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minikins

minikins is the plural of minikin.

Meaning of minikin

Noun (1)

minikin (countable and uncountable, plural minikins)

  1. (obsolete) A young person, especially a young woman.
  2. (obsolete) A small or insignificant person, thing or amount.
  3. (obsolete) A little pin.
  4. (UK, dated, uncountable) The size of type smaller than brilliant, standardized as 3-point.
    Synonyms:
    excelsior

Noun (2)

minikin (countable and uncountable, plural minikins)

  1. The treble string of a lute.

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Questions about minikins

What is minikins the plural of?
Minikins is the plural of minikin.

Words near minikins in the dictionary

  1. minikilts
  2. minikin
  3. minikin gut
  4. minikini
  5. minikinis
  6. minikins
  7. minikit
  8. minikitchen
  9. minikitchens
  10. minikits
  11. minilab

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