English Explanatory Dictionary

halfpennyworth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
  2. A negligible amount.
  3. One's opinion or thoughts on a matter.

Pronunciation

/ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/ /ˈheɪpəθ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-halfpennyworth.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-halfpennyworth2.wav

Word forms

halfpennyworth halfpennyworths ha'p'orth

Etymology

From Middle English halpenyworth; equivalent to halfpenny + worth; compare Old English healfpeniġweorþ.

Synonyms

pennyworth tuppence worth ace atom atomy aught bissel bit crumb glimpse dab damn dash diddly glint dot spatter drop dusting fleck glimmer hint flip flyspeck grain halfpennyworth inch iota jot lick mite modicum molecule morceau morsel mote ooch ounce particle piece pinch relish scantling semblance scent scintilla scooch scrap scruple shred skerrick skoosh skosh sliver smattering smidge smidgen smidget smidgy smitch
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