[min.i.kin] n [obs. D minneken darling, ultim. fr. MD minne love, beloved; akin to OE gemynd mind, memory--more at mind] (1761) archaic: a small or dainty creature -- minikin adj
MINIKIN
Meaning of MINIKIN in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012