English

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Etymology

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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

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

Proper noun

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Ming's Bight

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