What is "minchin"

Minchin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Alfred Minchin (1920-2001), a British Free Corps collaborator
• Frederick F. Minchin (1890–1927?), an English aviator
• Louise Minchin (born 1968), a British television presenter
• Nick Minchin (born 1953), an Australian politician, senator for South Australia
• R. E. Minchin (Richard Ernest) (1831–1893), first director Adelaide Zoo, South Australia
• Tim Minchin (born 1975), an Australian comedian, actor and musician

Fictional characters:

• Miss Minchin, headmistress in A Little Princess