n. [ It. miniatura, fr. L. miniare. See Miniate, v., Minium. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediaeval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Lettering in red; rubric distinction. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A particular feature or trait. [ Obs. ] Massinger. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Being on a small scale; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale. [ 1913 Webster ]