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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.
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.