Benjamin Franklin, Traveler

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Petty (Pronunciation: \ˈpe-tē\ Function: adjective; Inflected Form(s): pet·ti·er; pet·ti·est; Etymology: Middle English pety small, minor, alteration of petit
Date: 14th century).

1 : having secondary rank or importance : minor, subordinate
2 : having little or no importance or significance
3 : marked by or reflective of narrow interests and sympathies : small-minded

Benjamin Franklin thought England was all of the above, though I'm sure at time he also found it pretty.

7-04-2010 @ 1:57PM

nzm said...

Yes, I knew what it meant - was just checking as it was a strange description given no further elucidation, but thanks for the clarification!

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