Definition of Pittance
Pittance
pit·tance
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(noun)
a very small or meager amount of money (especially a wage or compensation), or an inadequate amount, portion, or allowance;
e.g. The greedy manager refused to pay them more than a pittance for their efforts.
(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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