English dictionary

pittance

/'p/I/t/-/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an inadequate payment

noun.possession

Examples
They work all day for a mere pittance.

Source: WordNet 3.0
An allowance of food bestowed in charity; a mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole.

noun

Source: webster1913