minikin

Etymology
From, from (cf. minnesinger) and the diminutive suffix -kijn.

Noun

 * 1)  A young person, especially a young woman.
 * 2)  A small or insignificant person, thing or amount.
 * 3)  A little pin.
 * 4)  The size of type smaller than brilliant, standardized as 3-point.
 * 5) The treble string of a lute.

Synonyms

 * excelsior

Adjective

 * 1)  Diminutive or miniature.

Derived terms

 * minikin gut