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Webster 1913 Edition


Pennyworth

Pen′ny-worthˊ

,
Noun.
1.
A penny’s worth; as much as may be bought for a penny.
“A dear pennyworth.”
Evelyn.
2.
Hence: The full value of one's penny expended; due return for money laid out; a good bargain; a bargain.
The priests sold the better
pennyworths
.
Locke.
3.
A small quantity; a trifle.
Bacon.

Webster 1828 Edition


Pennyworth

PEN'NYWORTH

,
Noun.
As much as is bought for a penny.
1.
Any purchase; any thing bought or sold for money; that which is worth the money given.
2.
A good bargain; something advantageously purchased, or for less than it is worth.
3.
A small quantity.

Definition 2024


pennyworth

pennyworth

English

Noun

pennyworth (plural pennyworths)

  1. The amount that can be bought by a penny.
  2. A small worth or quantity.