Meaning

• Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari).

• A small coin formerly circulated in England, rated at about a third of a farthing.

• A lepton, a small coin used in Palestine in the time of Christ.

• A small weight; one twentieth of a grain.

• (sometimes used adverbially) Anything very small; a minute object; a very little quantity or particle

• (often used affectionately) A small or naughty person, or one you take pity on; rascal