"migniard" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈmɪnjɑː(ɹ)d/ Forms: more migniard [comparative], most migniard [superlative]
Etymology: From French mignard, akin to mignon. See minion. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|mignard}} French mignard Head templates: {{en-adj}} migniard (comparative more migniard, superlative most migniard)
  1. (obsolete) soft; dainty Tags: obsolete
    Sense id: en-migniard-en-adj-mqfO2ONE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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