mi
the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E.: Compare sol-fa (def. 1).
Origin of mi
1Other definitions for MI (2 of 4)
Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).
minimally invasive; minimal invasive.
Other definitions for mi. (3 of 4)
mile; miles.: Also mi
mill; mills.
Other definitions for M.I. (4 of 4)
Military Intelligence.
Mounted Infantry.
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How to use mi in a sentence
The work of clearing farms continued, two companies of M.I. being sent out daily on each flank for the purpose.
Two Years on Trek | Louis Eugne du MoulinWhen they be tolde thereof, they be wonte to answere, that that naci euen lyke the Phrigians M.i. is not amded but bi stripes.
The Education of Children | Desiderius ErasmusWhen the Armistice was signed officers were disconsolate for the loss of their ten minutes in the M.I. room.
G. H. Q. | Frank FoxThe uniform did not denote the fact that its wearer was M.I.—Military Intelligence.
First on the Moon | Jeff SuttonBut for the moment Wauchope could spare no more troops except two companies of M.I.
History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) | Sir Frederick Maurice.
British Dictionary definitions for mi (1 of 3)
me
/ (miː) /
music (in tonic sol-fa) the third degree of any major scale; mediant
Origin of mi
1British Dictionary definitions for MI (2 of 3)
Michigan
Military Intelligence
British Dictionary definitions for mi. (3 of 3)
mile
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Scientific definitions for mi
Abbreviation of mile
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