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9.9.1 m-n (also Klein, sub minimum)

Cymricmânsmall, thin
Bretonmennsmall; young of an animal
Gael.I.meantanGreat Tit, 390, cf. titð9.5.
Gael.S.mionsmall
Franç.mignonpet, charming
Franç.mignon (troglodyte)Wren, 406
Ital.: Otr.minnulècchiaWren, 406
Ital.mignolothe small finger
Cat.rey menutWren, 406
Franç.menuvery small
BretonminorigWren, 406
Span.: And.mininaa very small race of domestic fowl
Engl.minnowa very small fish
Engl.minikinsomething very small
Lith.menkassmall
Franç.: Leytron (VS)màynochild; simpleton
Anc.Greekmaínèa small sea fish
Russianmeneel larva
Franç.: wall.mène, mègnemite
Franç.oc.menudalhothe small birds
Anc.Greekminydeinto diminish
Roman.mîndruless
Franç.moindre

smaller

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