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What is miny?

Published in Etymology 1 min read

"Miny" is an archaic adjective that means "of, resembling, or having the characteristics of a mine."

In essence, something described as "miny" relates to mines or has qualities associated with them.

Examples:

  • "A miny cavern" suggests a cavern that looks like or is associated with a mine.

Therefore, understanding "miny" requires acknowledging its historical usage connected to the characteristics and attributes of mines. The word isn't commonly used in modern English.