mynute

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French minute, from Medieval Latin minūta. Compare menuse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /miˈniu̯t(ə)/, /ˈminit(ə)/, /ˈminut(ə)/

Noun

mynute (plural mynutes)

  1. minute (sixtieth of an hour or similar period)
  2. minute (sixtieth of a degree)
  3. (rare) A sixtieth part.
  4. (rare) A coin of little worth.
  5. (rare) An alternative version of a document.

Descendants

  • English: minute
    • Tok Pisin: minit
  • Scots: meenit

References

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