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"