Minion
['mɪnjən] or ['mɪnɪən]
Definition
(n.) Minimum.
(n.) A loved one; one highly esteemed and favored; -- in a good sense.
(n.) An obsequious or servile dependent or agent of another; a fawning favorite.
(n.) A small kind of type, in size between brevier and nonpareil.
(n.) An ancient form of ordnance, the caliber of which was about three inches.
(a.) Fine; trim; dainty.
Editor: Quentin
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Favorite (in an ill sense), creature, dependant, parasite, hanger-on.
Typist: Psyche
Examples
- Bowing with the air of one accustomed to public praise, he stole to the cavern and ordered Hagar to come forth with a commanding, What ho, minion! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Whispered Wegg to Venus, as they crossed the yard behind him: 'Look at the worm and minion; he's down in the mouth already. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Methinks that I felt the presence of my brother's minion, even when I least guessed whom yonder suit of armour enclosed. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Ferdinando, the 'minion', carries them away, and Hagar puts back the cup which holds the poison meant for Roderigo. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- All offered up sacrifices to the minion of fortune and the worm of the hour! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- It was not to be borne that the minion and worm should carry off any of that property which was now to be regarded as their own property. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Would to God, Richard, or any of his vaunting minions of England, would appear in these lists! Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- When Joe Scott and his minions return they shall have a share of this, provided they bring home the frames intact. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Typist: Xavier