Minx (m&ibreve_;&nsmacr_;ks), 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.
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2. A she puppy; a pet dog. [Obs.] Udall.
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