minette

[ mi-net ]

/ mɪˈnɛt /

a syenitic lamprophyre composed chiefly of orthoclase and biotite.

Origin of minette

1875–80; < German < French; see mine², -ette

He is not amusing, this American, and though Minette may like being adored, she likes being amused also.

A Girl of the Commune |George Alfred Henty
When Rowland had departed, Gladys asked Minette if she might put her to bed.

Gladys, the Reaper |Anne Beale
Of course it is all Minette's doing; he is as mad as she is.

A Girl of the Commune |George Alfred Henty
"Perhaps, if I skip along, you two may fight it out in comfort," suggested Minette.

Jane Allen: Center |Edith Bancroft

I now perceived the truth of what Minette had once said, and which at the time I but imperfectly comprehended.

Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II) |Charles James Lever