1. Noun
Anything very minute; as, the minims of existence; -- applied to animalcula; and the like.
2. Noun
The smallest liquid measure, equal to about one drop; the sixtieth part of a fluid drachm.
3. Noun
A small fish; a minnow.
4. Noun
A little man or being; a dwarf.
5. Noun
One of an austere order of mendicant hermits of friars founded in the 15th century by St. Francis of Paola.
6. Noun
A time note, formerly the shortest in use; a half note, equal to half a semibreve, or two quarter notes or crotchets.
7. Noun
A short poetical encomium.
8. Adjective
Minute.
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