a. Migniard. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To render delicate or dainty. [ Obs. ] Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
a. Of or pertaining to the color of red lead or vermilion; painted with vermilion. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Being on a small scale; much reduced from the reality;
v. t. To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ It. miniatura, fr. L. miniare. See Miniate, v., Minium. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. miniaturization. [ Chiefly Brit. ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]
v. t. miniaturize. [ Chiefly Brit. ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. A painter of miniatures. [ 1913 Webster ]