PENNYWORTH

pennyworth, penn'orth

(noun) the amount that can be bought for a penny

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

pennyworth (plural pennyworths)

The amount that can be bought for a penny.

A small value or quantity.

(dated) A good bargain.

Source: Wiktionary

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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition