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.
Being of slight consequence; feeble in influence or importance; unimportant; trivial; insignificant; as, a small fault; a small business.
Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; - sometimes, in reproach, paltry; mean.
Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short; as, after a small space.
Weak; slender; fine; gentle; soft; not loud.
In or to small extent, quantity, or degree; little; slightly.
Not loudly; faintly; timidly.
The small or slender part of a thing; as, the small of the leg or of the back.
Smallclothes.
Same as Little go. See under Little, a.
To make little or less.
Not long born; still in the first part of life; not yet arrived at adolescence, maturity, or age; not old; juvenile; - said of animals; as, a young child; a young man; a young fawn.
Being in the first part, pr period, of growth; as, a young plant; a young tree.
Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.
The offspring of animals, either a single animal or offspring collectively.