Definitionen
1.NounA loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being."The archvillain deployed his minions to simultaneously rob every bank in the city."
2.NounA sycophantic follower.
3.NounThe size of type between nonpareil and brevier, standardized as 7-point.
4.NounA loved one; one highly esteemed and favoured.
5.NounAn ancient form of ordnance with a calibre of about three inches.
6.NounObsolete form of minium.
7.AdjectiveFavoured, beloved; "pet".