n. [ Prob. corrupt. fr. midge. ] (Zool.) A small biting fly; a midge. [ Local, U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ AS. myngian; akin to E. mind. ] To mingle; to mix. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being retromingent. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. retro- + L. mingens, p. pr. of mingere to urinate. ] Organized so as to discharge the urine backward. --