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MINCING

\mˈɪnsɪŋ], \mˈɪnsɪŋ], \m_ˈɪ_n_s_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of MINCING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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affectedly dainty or refined

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

affectedly dainty or refined

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

That minces; characterized by primness or affected nicety.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

That minces; characterized by primness or affected nicety.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Not giving fully: speaking or walking with affected nicety.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Having the character of that which minces.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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