fewest (Adjective) — (superlative of 'few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by 'the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number. ex. "the fewest birds in recent memory"
fewest (Adjective) — A small but indefinite number (a quantifier that can be used with countable nouns and is often preceded by 'a'). ex. "a few weeks ago" ex. "a few more wagons than usual" ex. "an invalid's pleasures are few and far between" ex. "few roses were still blooming" ex. "few women have led troops in battle"