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  1. 1. n. A penny's worth; as much as may be bought for a penny. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Hence: The full value of one's penny expended; due return for money laid out; a good bargain; a bargain. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A small quantity; a trifle. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. the amount that can be bought for a penny Source: wordnet
  5. 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. Source: webster
  6. 6. n. the amount that can be bought for a penny Source: ecdict

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