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Meaning of mince in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /mɪns/

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  1. Verb

    mince

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French mincier, based on Latin minutia‘smallness’

    Definitions

    1. make less severe or harsh

    Examples

    • « He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears »
  2. 2. walk daintily

    Examples

    • « She minced down the street »
  3. 3. cut into small pieces

    Examples

    • « mince the garlic »
  4. Noun

    mince

    Definitions

    1. food chopped into small bits

    Examples

    • « a mince of mushrooms »

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