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Definition of Minim
Minim

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

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

A small fish; a minnow.

A little man or being; a dwarf.

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

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

A short poetical encomium.

Minute.

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