mine1
possess. pron.
referring to a thing or things belonging to or associated with the speaker.
possess. det.
archaic (used before a vowel) my.
Etymology
OE mīn, of Gmc origin; rel. to me1.
mine2
n.
- an excavation in the earth for extracting coal or other minerals.
▸an abundant source of something:
a mine of information.
- a type of bomb placed on or in the ground or water, which detonates on contact.
▸historical a subterranean passage tunnelled under the wall of a besieged fortress, in which explosives were placed.
v.
- obtain from a mine.
▸excavate for coal or other minerals.
▸analyse (a database) to generate new information.
- lay a mine or mines on or in.
▸destroy by means of a mine or mines.
Derivative
- mineable
(also minable)
adj.
- mining n.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. mine (n.), miner (v.), perh. of Celtic origin.