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A penny's worth; as much as may be bought for a penny.

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  1. n. A penny's worth; as much as may be bought for a penny.
  2. n. Hence: The full value of one's penny expended; due return for money laid out; a good bargain; a bargain.
  3. n. A small quantity; a trifle.
  4. n. the amount that can be bought for a penny
  5. 1. A penny's worth; as much as may be bought for a penny. "A dear pennyworth." Evelyn. 2. Hence: The full value of one's penny expended; due return for money laid out; a good bargain; a bargain. The priests sold the better pennyworths. Locke. 3. A small quantity; a trifle. Bacon.
  6. n. the amount that can be bought for a penny