mickle

/ˈmɪkl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or trifling amount of something.

“He earned a mickle from the job, but it wasn’t enough to cover his expenses.”

2. noun

A unit of currency, especially in medieval Scotland.

“The price was fixed in mickels, so it was hard to estimate the total cost.”

Synonyms

  • mite
  • trifle

Antonyms

  • great
  • large