halfpennyworth

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/|/ˈheɪpəθ/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation). UK,historical
  2. A negligible amount. UK,informal
    — he's never been a ha'p'orth of bother
  3. One's opinion or thoughts on a matter. UK,informal

词形变化

halfpennyworths plural ha'p'orth contraction

词源

From Middle English halpenyworth; equivalent to halfpenny + worth; compare Old English healfpeniġweorþ.
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