Definition of Pittance
Pittance
pit·tance
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A small or inadequate amount of money or food.
e.g. The charity provided a pittance to the homeless family.
(noun)
in historical usage, a pious appeal to a religious institution for extra food and wine, made on the occasion of a benefactor's death or a special festival;
e.g. They made the church a pittance for the festival in honor of the saint.
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