pennyworth

English

noun
Definitions
  • The amount that can be bought for a penny.
  • A small value or quantity.
  • (dated) A good bargain.

Etymology

Compound from English penny + English worth (become, worthy, happen, turn into, honorable).

Origin

English

worth

Gloss

become, worthy, happen, turn into, honorable

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