PITTANCE


Meaning of PITTANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpi-t ə n(t)s ]

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

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