English Explanatory Dictionary

Ming's Bight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪŋz ˈbaɪt/

Word forms

Ming's Bight

Etymology

Likely derived from a corruption of the name of the French village of Saint-Méen. Less likely etymologies include a derivation from French Baie des Pins (derived in turn from baie (“bay”) and pin (“pine tree”)) or from the archaic verb ming (“mix”). See also Harbour Main.

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