Minx (?), n. [Prob. of Low German origin; cf. LG. minsk wench, jade, hussy, D. mensch; prop. the same word as D. & G. mensch man, human being, OHG. mennisco, AS. mennisc, fr. man. See Man.]
1.
A pert or a wanton girl.
Shak.
2.
A she puppy; a pet dog.
[Obs.]
Udall.
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Minx, n. [See Mink.] Zool.
The mink; -- called also minx otter.
[Obs.]
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