Associations to the word «Halfpennyworth»
Noun
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Wiktionary
HALFPENNYWORTH, noun. (British) As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
HALFPENNYWORTH, noun. (British) (informal) A negligible amount.
Dictionary definition
HALFPENNYWORTH, noun. The amount that can be bought for a halfpenny.
Wise words
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