mynute

Middle English

/minˈiu̯t(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • minute sixtieth of an hour or similar period
  • minute sixtieth of a degree
  • (rare) A sixtieth part.
  • (rare) A coin of little worth.
  • (rare) An alternative version of a document.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French minute derived from Latin minūta.

Origin

Latin

minūta

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms