Minion is a fast constraint solver. It can solve any problem which can be expressed as a list of variables and a list of constraints, for example, Sudoku. It has been used to solve problems with thousands of variables and constraints.

Minion is a lean, efficient solver for constraint satisfaction problems.

Minion is a solver for constraint satisfaction problems. Unlike constraint programming toolkits, which expect users to write programs in a traditional programming language like C++, Java or Prolog, Minion takes a text file which specifies the problem, and solves using only this. This makes using Minion much simpler, at the cost of much less customisation.

Minimum.

A loved one; one highly esteemed and favored; -- in a good sense.

An obsequious or servile dependent or agent of another; a fawning favorite.

a servile or fawning dependant

A small kind of type, in size between brevier and nonpareil.

One of AT&T's corporate typefaces. This typeface family should only be used for readability when copy is extensive.

In typography, Minion is the name of a typeface designed by Robert Slimbach in 1990 for Adobe Systems which comes between nonpareil and brevier. It is inspired by late Renaissance-era type.

An ancient form of ordnance, the caliber of which was about three inches.

Fine; trim; dainty.

A vampire or ally controlled by one of the players.

the relationship of a lesser god to the lord(s) who created him

a servitor, like Dracula's Renfield

A more powerful version of a normal monster, found in the company of a hero. These creatures have more hitpoints than their non-special counterparts, but impart more experience when vanquished. Beware, however, as certain hero bonuses will extend to its partners in crime

3.25" bore, 4 lb. shot.

Minion is a term used for favourites.