1. Plural of halfpennyworth; a small amount or quantity of something, especially something of little value or worth.
Usage: archaic; chiefly British; historical
2. Goods or merchandise worth a halfpenny (a former British coin worth half a penny).
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The merchant sold halfpennyworths of candy to the children at the fair.
• He wouldn't give a halfpennyworth of his attention to such trivial matters.
• The old woman hawked halfpennyworths of ribbons and lace in the market.
• I care not a halfpennyworth for his opinions.
• She purchased several halfpennyworths of sweets for the party.