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Miniature
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediæval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait.
2. Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.
3. Lettering in red; rubric distinction. [Obs.]
4. A particular feature or trait. [Obs.] Massinger.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Being on a small; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy.