Diminutive

The Diminutive is a _Chevronel_, containing half a Chevron, or perhaps less: thus, for DE STAFFORD (E.  2), -- _Or, a Chevron gu.

The Handbook to English Heraldry Charles Boutell 1844

A Small, Big Talent "Diminutive" is a word that fits the 5-foot-4 British jazz-pop sensation Jamie Cullum, who had them standing in the aisles at his American cabaret debut at the Algonquin's Oak Room (through Oct. 18).

Mystic River Drifts Into Dark And Deep Waters 2003

"Diminutive," whispered Miss Flite, making a variety of motions about her own forehead to express intellect in Charley.

Bleak House Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 1853

"Diminutive," whispered Miss Flite, making a variety of motions about her own forehead to express intellect in Charley.

Bleak House Charles Dickens 1841

Mostly, though, it's the Life Sized pitted against the Diminutive that animates the work.

James Scarborough: PHOTOS: 'Paint Tube People' Use Every Part Of The Paint Tube James Scarborough 2011

Diminutive blue forest dwellers and space invaders finished in a dead heat at the top of the weekend box office, as "Cowboys & Aliens" and "The Smurfs" each made an estimated $36.2 million in North American theaters.

'Smurfs' Stands Up to 'Cowboy & Aliens' Michelle Kung 2011

Diminutive spaces take on a larger appearance when subdivided by hedges, trees, flowers and walls.

Small urban gardens can be designed with a large-yard feel Joel M. Lerner Special to The Washington Post 2010

Diminutive but fearless, the 4-foot-10-inch Rodia scaled those steeples unassisted, forever revising and reshaping his backyard creation.

The Watts Towers, Sturdy Survivors Arnie Cooper 2011

Diminutive and feisty, Clayton was recognized by her trademark hairstyle—a tall, tightly pinned topknot anchored by a shiny headband.

Burial for a King Rebecca Burns 2011

Mostly, though, it's the Life Sized pitted against the Diminutive that animates the work.

James Scarborough: PHOTOS: 'Paint Tube People' Use Every Part Of The Paint Tube James Scarborough 2011