writ small
English edit
Etymology edit
From writ (“written”) + small, by analogy with writ large.
Adjective edit
writ small (comparative writ smaller, superlative writ smallest)
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see writ, small, smaller, smallest.
- (figuratively) Miniaturized; on a small scale.
Usage notes edit
Usually placed after the noun modified.