"a matter" meaning in English

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Adverb

Rhymes: -ætə(ɹ) Head templates: {{head|en|adverb|head=a matter}} a matter
  1. (obsolete) Somewhat; slightly; a little. Tags: obsolete Related terms: a small matter, a little matter, some little matter, some small matter
    Sense id: en-a_matter-en-adv-N4sRgpuH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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