Associations to the word «Minion»

Wiktionary

MINION, noun. A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
MINION, noun. A sycophantic follower.
MINION, noun. (obsolete) A loved one; one highly esteemed and favoured.
MINION, noun. (obsolete) An ancient form of ordnance with a calibre of about three inches.
MINION, noun. (uncountable) (typography) (printing) The size of type between nonpareil and brevier, standardized as 7-point.
MINION, noun. Obsolete form of minimum.
MINION, adjective. (obsolete) Favoured, beloved; "pet".

Dictionary definition

MINION, noun. A servile or fawning dependant.

Wise words

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