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pennyworth |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pennyworth \Pen"ny*worth`\, n. 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: pennyworth n : the amount that can be bought for a penny [syn: {penn'orth}]
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