Minx \Minx\, n. [Prob. of Low German origin; cf. LG. minsk
wench, jade, hussy, D. mensch; prop. the same word as D. & G.
mensch man, human being, OHG. mennisco, AS. mennisc, fr. man.
See Man.]
1. A pert or a wanton girl. --Shak.
2. A she puppy; a pet dog. [Obs.]
--Udall.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Mink \Mink\, n. [Cf. 2d Minx.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A carnivorous mammal of the genus Putorius, allied to the
weasel. The European mink is Putorius lutreola. The common
American mink (P. vison) varies from yellowish brown to
black. Its fur is highly valued. Called also minx, nurik,
and vison.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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