Mince

mins, v. t. [minced (minst); mincing.] To cut into very small pieces; to hash; to diminish in speaking, extenuate; to clip (words, or expres i ons').— v.i. To walk with short steps, or to speak softly, with affected nicety. — Mince'-pie, n. A pie made with minced meat and other ingredients baked in paste. — Min'cingly, adv. In a mincing manner: with affected delicacy.