pennyworth

noun

pen·ny·worth ˈpe-nē-ˌwərth

British often ˈpe-nərth

plural pennyworth or pennyworths

: a penny's worth

: value for the money spent : bargain

: a small quantity : modicum

even a used lawnmower would be a pennyworth at that price

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of pennyworth was before the 12th century

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“Pennyworth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pennyworth. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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