2. Short in duration; brief; as, a little sleep.

Best him enough: after a little time, I'll beat him too.

Shak.

3. Small in quantity or amount; not much; as, a little food; a little

air or water.

Conceited of their little wisdoms, and doting upon their own

fancies.

Barrow.

4. Small in dignity, power, or importance; not great; insignificant;

contemptible.

When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the

head of the tribes?

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