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pittance

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As a noun, pittance means a small allowance of food and drink.

Meanings of pittance

4 meanings

noun

  1. A small allowance of food and drink; a scanty meal.

  2. A meagre allowance of money or wages.

  3. A small amount.

  4. An inadequate payment

    “they work all day for a mere pittance”

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