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Webster 1913 Edition
Miniature
1.
Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediaeval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait.
2.
Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.
3.
Lettering in red; rubric distinction.
[Obs.]
4.
A particular feature or trait.
[Obs.]
Massinger.
Min′i-a-ture
,Adj.
Being on a small scale; much reduced from the reality;
as, a
. miniature
copyMin′i-a-ture
,Verb.
T.
To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale.
Webster 1828 Edition
Miniature
MIN'IATURE
, n.1.
A painting in water colors on vellum, ivory or paper, with points or dots; sometimes in oil colors. The term is usually applied to portraits painted on a very small scale.2.
A picture or representation in a small compass, or less than the reality.3.
Red letter; rubric distinction.