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Meaning of mince in English
Pronunciation
/mɪns/
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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.
walk daintily
Examples
« She minced down the street »
3.
cut into small pieces
Examples
« mince the garlic »
Noun
mince
Definitions
1.
food chopped into small bits
Examples
« a mince of mushrooms »