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mi

1

[ mee ]

noun

, Music.
  1. the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.
  2. (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E. Compare sol-fa ( def 1 ).


MI

2

abbreviation for

  1. Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).
  2. minimally invasive; minimal invasive.

mi.

3

abbreviation for

  1. mile; miles. Also mi
  2. mill; mills.

M.I.

4

abbreviation for

  1. Military Intelligence.
  2. Mounted Infantry.

mi

1

/ miː /

noun

  1. music (in tonic sol-fa) the third degree of any major scale; mediant


mi.

2

abbreviation for

  1. mile

MI

3

abbreviation for

  1. Michigan
  2. Military Intelligence

mi

  1. Abbreviation of mile


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mi1

First recorded in 1520–30; gamut

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mi1

C16: see gamut

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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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