Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Minionette · Min·ion·ette · IPA a. n. 01 a. Small; delicate. 1. Small; delicate.[Obs.] 02 n. A size of type between nonpareil and minion; -- used in ornamental borders, etc. 1. A size of type between nonpareil and minion; -- used in ornamental borders, etc.(Print.)