— petiteness , n.
/peuh teet"/ , adj.
1. (of a woman) short and having a small, trim figure; diminutive.
n.
2. a category of clothing sized for women or girls of less than average height and with average or diminutive figures.
3. a garment in such a size: The petites are on that rack.
4. a woman or girl who wears clothing of such a size.
[ 1705-15; ]