meiny

or mein·ie

[ mey-nee ]

noun

, plural mein·ies.

1. Archaic. a group or suite of attendants, followers, dependents, etc.
2. Scot. Archaic. a multitude; crowd.

meiny

/ ˈmeɪnɪ /

noun

1. a retinue or household
2. a crowd

Word History and Origins

Origin of meiny¹

1250–1300; Middle English meynee household < Old French meyne, mesnie, mesnede < Vulgar Latin *mānsiōnāta. See mansion, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of meiny¹

C13: from Old French mesnie, from Vulgar Latin mansiōnāta (unattested), from Latin mansiō a lodging; see mansion

Example Sentences

Meiny Prins, the boss of Priva, said the three-way joint venture with Ocado comes as the global population is growing and there is more of a focus on sustainability.

From BBC

Portraying a patrician Roman warrior who is undone by his contempt for what he calls “the mutable, rank-scented meiny,” Hiddleston is a riveting combination of taut sinews and exposed nerves.

From Seattle Times

Then thither with his meiny came Dankrat's haughty son, And thither too grim Hagan; it had been better left undone.

From Project Gutenberg

Queen Brunhild with her meiny was now upon her way.

From Project Gutenberg

IX With that the smiling Kriemhild forth stepp'd a little space, And Brunhild and her meiny greeted with gentle grace.

From Project Gutenberg