6. (Mus.)
Defn: A time note, formerly the shortest in use; a half note, equal to half a semibreve, or two quarter notes or crotchets.
7. A short poetical encomium. [Obs.] Spenser.
MINIM
Min"im, a.
Defn: Minute. "Minim forms." J. R. Drake.
MINIMAL
Min"i*mal, a.
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or having a character of, a minim or minimum; least; smallest; as, a minimal amount or value.
MINIMENT
Min"i*ment, n. Etym: [Prob. corrupt. of moniment.]
Defn: A trifle; a trinket; a token. [Obs.] Spenser.
MINIMIZATION
Min`i*mi*za"tion, n.