Both Uses of
petty
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- But between ourselves, Windibank, it was as cruel and selfish and heartless a trick in a petty way as ever came before me.†
Chpt 3
- It is a petty feeling, no doubt, but it hurts my pride.†
Chpt 5 *
Definition:
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(petty as in: a petty crime) of less importance -- at times implying insignificance