"pennyworth" meaning in All languages combined

See pennyworth on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: pennyworths [plural]
Etymology: From penny + worth. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|penny|worth}} penny + worth Head templates: {{en-noun}} pennyworth (plural pennyworths)
  1. The amount that can be bought for a penny.
    Sense id: en-pennyworth-en-noun-ZRlDJA1f
  2. A small quantity or value. Synonyms: halfpennyworth, tuppence worth, modicum
    Sense id: en-pennyworth-en-noun-C8rx4FIP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 8 84 8
  3. (dated) A good bargain. Tags: dated
    Sense id: en-pennyworth-en-noun-VDx19Faa
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: penniworth Related terms: penny-wise, money's worth

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