Minute

the 60th part of each degree of a circle; and, in computation of time, the 60th part of an hour: it also denotes a short memoir or hasty sketch taken of any thing in writing. See Measure. La Minute , Fr. The original of a sentence or decree. To MISBEHAVE , in a military sense, to act in any manner unbecoming the character of an officer or soldier. To Misbehave before the enemy , to abandon the colors, or shamefully give way in action, . See War .