little folk
/ˈlɪtl ˌfəʊk/In singular and plural
noun
1People of little wealth or status; the poor; ordinary or undistinguished people.
2People of very small stature; dwarfs; (also, especially in earlier use) pygmies.
3Children, boys and girls; = little people.
4In folklore: small beings with a human form; fairies, etc.
Origin
Late 16th century. From little + folk. Compare little people.