(now chiefly archaic) A fop or dandy. / (chiefly derogatory) A lesser master of something, especially of some artistic skill; a minor talent.

petit treason

(law, archaic) The crime of a subordinate killing a superior (other than the sovereign, which would constitute high treason): a servant killing his master, a wife killing her husband, etc.; and, earlier, certain lesser crimes of subordinates against superiors.

An extinct species of storm petrel, Oceanodroma macrodactyla.

One of 56 counties in Montana, United States. County seat: Winnett.

Pertaining to the petty bourgeoisie.

(psychology) A sensation (sight, sound, etc) that is perceived but not registered because it is too insignificant, such as the sound of each raindrop hitting a roof.

Alternative form of petty larceny

plural of petit larceny

(historical) Loose short breeches worn by men in the 17th century.