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mite (2)

mite [ mīt ] (plural mites)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small child: a small child or animal, especially one that inspires pity ( informal )

2. small amount: a small piece or small amount
You could show just a mite of concern.

3. small coin: a small coin of little value ( archaic )

[14th century. < Middle Low German and Middle Dutch mīte, a small Flemish coin, also "tiny animal"]
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