mine
mine · pronoun
Definitions
pronoun
- 1.
Used to refer to something belonging to or associated with the speaker.
- 2.
The possessive form of "I" used without a following noun.
- 3.
An excavation in the earth for extracting coal or other minerals.
- 4.
An explosive device placed on or under the ground or in water.
- 5.
A rich source of something.
- 6.
To extract minerals from the earth by digging.
- 7.
To lay explosive mines in an area.
- 8.
To extract data or information from a source.
Related words
Etymology
The pronoun from Old English "min," genitive of "ic" (I). The noun meaning "excavation" from Old French "mine," possibly from Celtic origin. The meanings are etymologically distinct but share the same spelling in modern English.