Minion1. (n.) A subordinate follower; an attendant; a sycophant.
2. (n.) A loved one; one highly esteemed and favored; -- in a good sense.
3. (n.) An obsequious or servile dependent or agent of another; a fawning favorite.
4. (n.) A small kind of type, in size between brevier and nonpareil.
5. (n.) An ancient form of ordnance, the caliber of which was about three inches.
6. (a.) Fine; trim; dainty.
Thesaurus Entries
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