pit·tance /ˈpɪtṇ(t)s/
 配給的食物,施捨少量的錢,少量


 Pit·tance n.
 1. An allowance of food bestowed in charity; a mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole. “A good pitaunce.”
    One half only of this pittance was ever given him in money.   --Macaulay.
 2. A meager portion, quantity, or allowance; an inconsiderable salary or compensation. “The small pittance of learning they received.”
    The inconsiderable pittance of faithful professors.   --Fuller.

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 pittance
      n : an inadequate payment; "they work all day for a mere
          pittance"