pennyworth Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the amount that can be bought for a penny
    penn'orth.

WordNet

Pen"ny*worth` noun
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913