Definition of "midget"

(originally) A little sandfly.  examples

(loosely) Any small swarming insect similar to the mosquito; a midge.  examples

(sometimes offensive) A normally-proportioned person with small stature, usually defined as reaching an adult height less than 4'10".  examples

(sometimes offensive) Any short person.  examples

(attributively, now sometimes offensive) A small version of something; miniature.  examples