# Ming's Bight

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈmɪŋz ˈbaɪt/

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

## 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.

## Source
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