minuscule
1mi·nus·cule
noun \ˈmi-nəs-ˌkyül also mi-ˈnəs-\Definition of MINUSCULE
1
: a lowercase letter
2
a : one of several ancient and medieval writing styles developed from cursive and having simplified and small forms b : a letter in this style
Origin of MINUSCULE
French, from Latin minusculus rather small, diminutive of minor smaller
First Known Use: 1701
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