witepenny

/ˈwaɪtəpɛni/

Definitions

1. noun

An archaic term for a small or insignificant amount of money, equivalent to a penny or a few pence.

“The vendor demanded a witepenny for the broken item, but the customer refused to pay.”

Synonyms

  • penny
  • trifle

Antonyms

  • fortune
  • treasure