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little people
little people or little folkpl n (European Myth & Legend) folklore small supernatural beings, such as elves, pixies, or leprechaunslit′tle peo`ple n.pl. 1. (in folklore) small, imaginary beings, as elves, fairies, or leprechauns. 2. the common people, esp. workers, small merchants, or the like, who lead conventional, presumably unremarkable lives. 3. small children. 4. midgets or dwarfs. [1720–30] |