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mi
1[ mee ]
noun
- 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 ).
MI
2abbreviation for
- Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).
- minimally invasive; minimal invasive.
mi.
3abbreviation for
- mile; miles. Also mi
- mill; mills.
M.I.
4abbreviation for
- Military Intelligence.
- Mounted Infantry.
mi
1/ miː /
noun
- music (in tonic sol-fa) the third degree of any major scale; mediant
mi.
2abbreviation for
- mile
MI
3abbreviation for
- Michigan
- Military Intelligence
mi
- Abbreviation of mile
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
The work of clearing farms continued, two companies of M.I. being sent out daily on each flank for the purpose.
When they be tolde thereof, they be wonte to answere, that that naci euen lyke the Phrigians M.i. is not amded but bi stripes.
When the Armistice was signed officers were disconsolate for the loss of their ten minutes in the M.I. room.
The uniform did not denote the fact that its wearer was M.I.—Military Intelligence.
But for the moment Wauchope could spare no more troops except two companies of M.I.
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