A small coin formerly circulated in England, rated at about a third of a farthing. The name is also applied to a small coin used in Palestine in the time of Christ
{i} small (often parasitic) insect which feeds on decaying matter; small amount; small object; small amount of money
Mites are very tiny creatures that live on plants, for example, or in animals' fur. an itching skin disorder caused by parasitic mites. Any of various small or minute arachnids of the order Acarina that are often parasitic on animals and plants, infest stored food products, and in some species transmit disease. Any of about 20,000 species of tiny arachnids (subclass Acari, sometimes Acarina or Acarida). Species range from microscopic to 0.25 in. (6 mm) long. Mites live in water and soil, on plants, and as plant and animal parasites. Both parasitic and nonparasitic forms transmit plant and animal diseases. Itch mites (family Sarcoptidae), which burrow into the skin of humans and animals, cause the highly contagious disease scabies. A few species transmit tapeworms to cattle. Grain mites (family Glycyphagidae) damage stored products and irritate the skin of those who handle the products. House dust allergy is caused by species of the common genus Dermatophagoides. See also chigger
any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods
A mite means to a small extent or degree. It is sometimes used to make a statement less extreme. I can't help feeling just a mite uneasy about it = a bit, a touch
Small, often minute, arthropods in the order Acarina of the class Arachnida, which includes spiders, scorpions, and related forms Mites have four pairs of legs vs three pairs in insects