little people
plural noun
(in folklore) small, imaginary beings, as elves, fairies, or leprechauns.
the common people, especially workers, small merchants, or the like, who lead conventional, presumably unremarkable lives.
small children.
midgets or dwarfs.
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Origin of little people
First recorded in 1720–30
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British Dictionary definitions for little people
little people
little folk
pl n
folklore small supernatural beings, such as elves, pixies, or leprechauns
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