1. (

• few

) a small elite group; "it was designed for the discriminating few" ;

1. (

• few

) a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number; "a few weeks ago"; "a few more wagons than usual"; "an invalid's pleasures are few and far between"; "few roses were still blooming"; "few women have led troops in battle" ;