minnie

or ��·�Բ�

[ min-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Scots and North England Informal.

mother; mom.

Minnie

[ min-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a female given name, form of Mary.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of minnie¹

First recorded in 1600–10; origin uncertain; perhaps a pet name variant of mither

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In 1890, mother Minnie marched through a terrible snowstorm into her church and, like a wintry Lion King, held her baby Aimee aloft and pledged the girl’s life to God.

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Minnie was devoted to the Salvation Army because of the church’s dedication to evangelizing and doing good works.

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Fortunately Minnie married well enough that when her daughter needed help, she could provide it.

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Friends chipped in to bring the widow and baby home; the pair reached Minnie in New York City in 1910.

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When Harold burned out on being the helpmeet to the rising star, Minnie took his place.

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Minni minnow

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