pennyworth

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

pennyworth
    n 1: the amount that can be bought for a penny [syn:
         {pennyworth}, {penn'orth}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Pennyworth \Pen"ny*worth`\, n.
   1. A penny's worth; as much as may be bought for a penny. "A
      dear pennyworth." --Evelyn.
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   2. Hence: The full value of one's penny expended; due return
      for money laid out; a good bargain; a bargain.
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            The priests sold the better pennyworths. --Locke.
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   3. A small quantity; a trifle. --Bacon.
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