An indefinite expression for a small or limited number. In cases where exact description is required, the use of this word will not answer. Butts v. Stowe, 53 Vt 603; Allen v. Kirwan, 150 Pa. 612, 28 Ati. 495; Wheelock v. Noonaxi, 108 N. Y. 179, 15 N. E. 67, 2 Am. St Rep. 405.