the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An atom; a mite; a pigmy.
n. A skeleton.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An atom; a mote.
n. A tiny being; a pygmy.
n. An anatomy; a skeleton.
n. A very lean person; a walking skeleton.
Word Usage
"But I have a damned good dose of the devil in my pipe-stem atomy; I have had my little holiday outing in my kick at The Young Chevalier, and I guess I can settle to DaviD. Balfour tomorrow or Friday like a little man."