Defn: To diminish. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
MINORATION
Mi`nor*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. minoratio: cf. F. minoration.]
Defn: A diminution. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
MINORESS
Mi"nor*ess, n.
Defn: See Franciscan Nuns, under Franciscan, a.
MINORITE
Mi"nor*ite, n. Etym: [L. minor less. Cf. 2d Minor, 3.]
Defn: A Franciscan friar.
MINORITY Mi*nor"i*ty, n.; pl. Minorities. Etym: [Cf. F. minorité. See Minor, a. & n.]
1. The state of being a minor, or under age.
2. State of being less or small. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.