はしくれ

Etymology
Compound of. Compare similar usage of.

First cited to 1694.

Noun

 * 1)  small fragment or piece of something
 * 2)  someone or something belonging to a certain group or category, but otherwise nondescript and not worth attention
 * 3)   unimportant or novice member of a group, rank and file, as opposed to a full-fledged member

Usage notes
Sense 2 is often used to express one's membership in a group in a non-boastful, humble manner.