“petiteness”的英文意思

单词

petiteness

释义

petiteness|pəˈtiːtnɪs|
[f. petite + -ness.]
†a. Smallness, small size (obs.).
b. Finicking or dainty littleness; puniness (contemptuous).
a1677Hale Prim. Orig. Man. iii. vi. 276 In respect of the smallness and petiteness of these little Animals.1796Mod. Gulliver's Trav. 50, I could not manage their box, (from its petiteness), so as to play with distinct fairness.1887Pall Mall G. 18 June 11 A sombreness and roughness of dress and a petiteness of person about a number of them [Irish Members].

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