noun
- plural of pennyworth; amounts or quantities worth a penny each, or small amounts of something
Usage: often used in historical contexts
Examples
- The children bought pennyworths of candy from the old-fashioned sweet shop.
- In Victorian times, pennyworths of various goods were common purchases.
- The merchant sold pennyworths of spices to customers who couldn’t afford larger quantities.
- She collected pennyworths of ribbon for her sewing projects.
- The baker offered pennyworths of day-old bread to help the poor.
- Historical records show pennyworths of tea were popular among working families.