pettier

noun

larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)

adjective

contemptibly narrow in outlook

(informal) small and of little importance

inferior in rank or status

Roots

petitpett- · French · small petiti- · French · small er-er · English · more

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The word pettier breaks down into 3 roots of French and English origin: pett, from French petit (“small”); i, from French petit (“small”); and -er, from English er (“more”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.