Pennyworth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pennyworth is a noun meaning The amount that can be bought for a penny.
Meaning
The amount that can be bought for a penny.
More Meanings
- A small quantity or value.
- (dated) A good bargain.
Example Sentences
VVilt thou purchaſe it Nic.? thou ſhalt have a lumping Pennyvvorth; nay, rather than vve ſhould differ, I'll give thee ſomething to take it off my Hands.
VVhy Lambe, vvhy Lady, fie you ſluggabed, / VVhy Loue I ſay, Madam, ſvveeteheart, vvhy Bride: / VVhat not a vvord, you take your pennivvorths novv, / Sleepe for a vveeke, […]
She was learned in decocting all kinds of herb-tea, infallible in curing burns, sprains, and scalds ; and not a few pennyworths of gingerbread and paradise (for the latter she was very famous) went among her young customers, for which the till was never the richer.
Word Forms
- pennyworths
- penniworth
Synonyms for pennyworth
Depending on context, synonyms include halfpennyworth, tuppence worth, ace, atom, atomy, aught.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penneth, halfpennyworth, penny, poundworth, halfpenny, tenpenny.
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