halfpennyworth
Britishnoun
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an amount that may be bought for a halfpenny
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a trifling or very small amount
Example Sentences
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This is the man that is penny-wise, and pound- foolish; this is he that loseth his good Sheep for a halfpennyworth of tarr; that loseth a soul for a little of the world.
From Life and Death of Mr. Badman by John Bunyan
No 4.5d. a day per mouth for food is coming in; no halfpennyworth of bread per meal; and, at the end of the week, no six shillings for rent.
From The People of the Abyss by Jack London
It was lucky for me that you inquired about France; I had not a halfpennyworth more of news in my wallet.
From The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 by Horace Walpole
A halfpennyworth of fact---- "Is worth a pound of theory!" the man of the brigands--he was a grocer, I believe--cried eagerly; and he brought his fist down on the table.
From The Red Cockade by Stanley John Weyman
Then one of the children runs to the chandler's and gets a halfpennyworth of tea, a scrap of bread, and perhaps a penny slice of sausage.
From Side Lights by Grant Allen
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