The meaning of PETIT is petty —used chiefly in legal compounds.

Lesser in seriousness or scale. [Middle English, from Old French, little, small, from regional Vulgar Latin *pettīttus; (compare Catalan and Provençal *petit); akin to Late Latin pitullus and …

What does the word petit mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word petit, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation …

Jun 22, 2025 · petit (comparative more petit, superlative most petit) (now uncommon, of size) Petite: small, little. And by what small, petit Hints does the Mind catch hold of, and recover a …

to take away the legal force or effectiveness of; annul, as a contract. 2 meanings: mainly law of little or lesser importance; small Roland (rɔlɑ̃). 1924–2011, French ballet dancer and …

Armando Gonçalves Teixeira, commonly known as Petit, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Boavista F.C. in the Portuguese third division, as a defensive midfielder. He received the …

Petit definition: Lesser in seriousness or scale.

May 22, 2024 · Petite refers to a small and slender body type in women, while petit is a French term meaning "small" or "little" and is used more broadly. Petite is an English term primarily …

The meaning of PETITE is having a small trim figure —usually used of a woman.

Some days may be a half day and others may be a whole day. Petit Jurors will serve a term of four months and will be called to be a juror on an “as needed basis.” A postcard will be sent …