Definition of minces:
(n) :
(uncountable) Finely chopped meat; minced meat.
(n) :
(uncountable) Finely chopped mixed fruit used in Christmas pies; mincemeat.
(v) :
(transitive, cooking) To cut into very small pieces; to chop finely.
(v) :
(transitive) To make less; to make small.
(v) :
(transitive) To lessen; to diminish; to diminish in speaking; to speak of lightly or slightingly; to minimise.
(v) :
(intransitive) To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner.