Of a collective unity: having few members, inhabitants, parts, etc.

Of a company or number: small.

Composed or consisting of, containing, few individuals or members; numerically little or weak. Also: †(of years) few (obsolete).

Of the members of a collective group or class: Not numerous or abundant; scarce, rare, few, scanty. Opposed to thick, adj. 5. Obsolete.

Of a series or succession: Of small extent, having few members or terms. ? Obsolete.