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Meaning of halfpennyworth

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

halfpennyworth

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛɪpnɪwəθ/

noun

Definitions

  1. As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).

  2. A negligible amount.

    Example: he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother