noun a meager portion, quantity, or allowance; an inconsiderable salary or compensation.
2. pittance ·noun an allowance of food bestowed in charity; a mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole.
noun a meager portion, quantity, or allowance; an inconsiderable salary or compensation.
2. pittance ·noun an allowance of food bestowed in charity; a mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole.
Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Webster. 2012