n.
Pronunciation: ' pi-t ə n(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English pitance, from Anglo-French, piety, pity, dole, portion, from Medieval Latin pietantia, from pietant-, pietans, present participle of pietari to be charitable, from Latin pietas piety ― more at PITY
Date: 14th century
: a small portion, amount, or allowance also : a meager wage or remuneration