English Explanatory Dictionary

ha'p'orth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A halfpennyworth; the amount that can be bought for a halfpenny.
  2. A small amount.
  3. A foolish person.

Pronunciation

/ˈheɪpə(ɹ)θ/ /ˈeɪpə(ɹ)θ/ en-uk-haporth.ogg

Word forms

ha'p'orth ha'p'orths 'aporth ha'porth hap'orth halfp'orth

Etymology

Abbreviation of halfpennyworth. Compare boatswain.

Related words

ha'penny penn'orth

Derived words

spoil the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar
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