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 Min·i·ate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Miniated p. pr. & vb. n. Miniating ]  To paint or tinge with red lead or vermilion; also, to decorate with letters, or the like, painted red, as the page of a manuscript.

 Min·i·ate a. Of or pertaining to the color of red lead or vermilion; painted with vermilion.
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 miniate
      v 1: paint with red lead or vermilion
      2: decorate (manuscipts) with letters painted red; "In this
         beautiful book, all the place names are rubricated" [syn:
         rubricate]