Ming's Bight

English

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.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɪŋz ˈbaɪt/
• Hyphenation: Ming's Bight
• Rhymes: -aɪt

Proper noun

Ming's Bight

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