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词汇 miniate
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Definition of miniate in English:

miniate

verb ˈmɪnɪeɪt
  • with object To colour or paint with vermilion; to rubricate or (in extended use) to illuminate (a manuscript); (poetic) to impart a red colour or tinge to. Usually in pa. pple.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin miniāt-, past participial stem of miniāre to colour red with cinnabar (in post-classical Latin also to rubricate) from minium.

Definition of miniate in US English:

miniate

verbˈmɪnɪeɪt
  • with object To colour or paint with vermilion; to rubricate or (in extended use) to illuminate (a manuscript); (poetic) to impart a red colour or tinge to. Usually in pa. pple.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin miniāt-, past participial stem of miniāre to colour red with cinnabar (in post-classical Latin also to rubricate) from minium.

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