Minim

1.

Anything very minute; as, the minims of existence; -- applied to animalcula; and the like.

2.

The smallest liquid measure, equal to about one drop; the sixtieth part of a fluid drachm.

3.

A small fish; a minnow.

4.

A little man or being; a dwarf.

5.

One of an austere order of mendicant hermits of friars founded in the 15th century by St. Francis of Paola.

6.

A time note, formerly the shortest in use; a half note, equal to half a semibreve, or two quarter notes or crotchets.

7.

A short poetical encomium.

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