Min'ū-et, n.

n. [Fr. menuet, from menu, small, Lat. minūtus, on account of the small steps of this dance; Sp. minuete, minué, It. minuetto.]

1. A slow, graceful dance, consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance.
2. A tune or air to regulate the movements in the dance so called.