A somewhat poor or underprivileged person, better off than a have-not.

plural of have-a-little

To be obsessed (with); to be enthralled (by); to be in love (with). / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see have, it, bad.; To have a difficult time;

(transitive) To have one's eye on, to set one's sights on, to seek, to pursue.

To gain the advantage in a contest.

To not know at all. / To be mistaken; to not have a correct idea.

Alternative form of have to (“must”)

Used as a polite formula to ask for a person's name, or to request that they join one in a dance, etc.

(nautical) Of a vessel: to be under way; to be moving or making progress.

(Canada) A province that receives equalization payments.