"moneyworth" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmʌnɪˌwɜːθ/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈmʌniˌwɚθ/ [General-American]
Etymology: From Middle English moneye worth; equivalent to money + worth. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|moneye worth}} Middle English moneye worth, {{af|en|money|worth}} money + worth Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} moneyworth (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) That which is equivalent or superior to money in value; money's worth. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-moneyworth-en-noun-uDo-OLiH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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        "(obsolete) That which is equivalent or superior to money in value; money's worth."
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