Not many; amounting only to a small number. Also preceded by modifying words, esp. but, so, too, very. Modifying a plural noun either specified or…

Few, a few.

Few. Also, a lite = few, adj. 2a.

Chiefly attributive. Of immaterial things. Small in amount or number; (also) small in value, not worth much (cf. sense A. 6a).

Of small size, small; little. Formerly also (occasionally): †small in number, few; = petty, adj. 3 (obsolete).

Few, not many.

Moderate or few in number. Obsolete.

Meagre, scanty, sparse.