Mince, v. i. 1. To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner.
The daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes,... mincing as they go. Is. iii. 16.
I 'll... turn two mincing steps
Into a manly stride. Shak.
2. To act or talk with affected nicety; to affect delicacy in manner.