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