Petty

pet′i, adj. small: of le importance: lower in rank, power, .: inconsiderable, insignificant: contemptible.— adv. Pett′ily .— n. Pett′ine .— Petty cash , small sums of money received or paid; Petty larceny (see Larceny ); Petty officer , a naval officer with rank corresponding to a non-commi ioned officer in the army. [O. Fr. petit. ]