(superl.) Having little size, compared with other things of the
same kind; little in quantity or degree; diminutive; not large or
extended in dimension; not great; not much; inconsiderable; as, a small
man; a small river.
(superl.) Being of slight consequence; feeble in influence or
importance; unimportant; trivial; insignificant; as, a small fault; a
small business.
(superl.) Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; --
sometimes, in reproach, paltry; mean.
(superl.) Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short;
as, after a small space.
(superl.) Weak; slender; fine; gentle; soft; not loud.
(adv.) In or to small extent, quantity, or degree; little;
slightly.
(adv.) Not loudly; faintly; timidly.
(n.) The small or slender part of a thing; as, the small of the
leg or of the back.
(n.) Smallclothes.
(n.) Same as Little go. See under Little, a.
(v. t.) To make little or less.
