May 7, 2025 · Petitt passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of faith, vision, and dedication to Christian higher education. Under his leadership, the …

The meaning of PETIT is petty —used chiefly in legal compounds.

PETIT definition: small; petty; minor. See examples of petit used in a sentence.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word petit, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Place the butter, petit pois and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Add the petit pois, orange juice and honey to the leeks. In the US a petit four is totally exotic! I left with all the ignored petit …

(Law) (prenominal) chiefly law of little or lesser importance; small: petit jury. [C14: from Old French: little, of obscure origin]

Dec 11, 2025 · From Middle English petit, from Old French petit, from Late Latin *pitittus, diminutive of Latin *pit-, possibly from Proto-Celtic *pett- (“part, bit, piece”) (see Latin pettia), …

Petit (pronounced /pəˈtiː/ or /pəˈtɪt/) is an adjective of French origin meaning “small” or “little.” This term can convey various connotations based on context, including size, importance, and degree.

May 8, 2025 · Winston-Salem-based Christian college Carolina University has announced the loss of its president. Charles Petitt passed away Wednesday. Petitt led the school for more …

May 8, 2025 · Dr. Charles Petitt, beloved President of Carolina University for over 23 years, has passed away. He leaves a legacy of faith, growth, and dedicated leadership. Dr. Petitt was one …