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Quotation dates: 1904
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†MINIE, n. A slight mistake in a school Latin exercise carrying the least severe penalty. Cf. Majie, Maxie. [′mɪni]Kcb. 1904 Crockett Strong Mac iii.:
Yae palmie for a "minie".
