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meiny, meinie [ˈmeɪnɪ]
n pl meinies Obsolete 1. a retinue or household 2. Scot a crowd [from Old French mesnie, from Vulgar Latin mansiōnāta (unattested), from Latin mansiō a lodging; see mansion] Meiny, Meine a family; a body of attendants; a company of people employed together; a great number; the multitude, 1609. See also flock, retinue, train. Examples: meiny of attendants; of brooks; of chessmen (a set); of cranes, 1484; of geese, 1484; of male foals, 1522; of oxen, 1530; of people, 1609; of pilgrims, 1442; of plants, 1530; of discontented puritans, 1670; of rascals, 1529; of sheep, 1522; of sparrows, 1556; of villains, 1529. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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