Minx (?), n. [Prob. of Low German
origin; cf. LG. minsk wench, jade, hussy, D. mensch;
prop. the same word as D. & G. mensch man, human being, OHG.
mennisco, AS. mennisc, fr. man. See
Man.]
1. A pert or a wanton girl.
Shak.
2. A she puppy; a pet dog. [Obs.]
Udall.
Minx, n. [See Mink.]
(Zoöl.) The mink; -- called also minx
otter. [Obs.]