miniate, v. t. [L. miniatus, p. p. of miniare. See Minium.].
To paint or tinge with red lead or vermilion; also, to decorate with letters, or the like, painted red, as the page of a manuscript. T. Wharton. [1913 Webster]
miniate, a.
Of or pertaining to the color of red lead or vermilion; painted with vermilion. [1913 Webster]