few

(noun) a small elite group. Example: "It was designed for the discriminating few."

(adj) a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number. Synonyms: few (vs. many). Examples: "A few weeks ago." "A few more wagons than usual." "An invalid's pleasures are few and far between." "Few roses were still blooming." "Few women have led troops in battle."