mite

noun

1. 1

   Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari).

2. 2

   A small coin formerly circulated in England, rated at about a third of a farthing.

3. 3

   A lepton, a small coin used in Palestine in the time of Christ.

4. 4

   A small weight; one twentieth of a grain.

5. 5

   (sometimes used adverbially) Anything very small; a minute object; a very little quantity or particle

6. 6

   (often used affectionately) A small or naughty person, or one you take pity on; rascal