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
Noun
Ming's Bight
- A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.