meiny

noun mei·ny

plural meinies

Definition of MEINY

\ˈmā-nē\ archaic : retinue, company

\ˈmen-yē\ chiefly Scottish : multitude

Middle English meynie, from Anglo-French mesnee — more at menial

First Known Use: 13th century

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