pittance

One entry found for pittance.

Main Entry: pit·tance
Pronunciation: 'pi-t^&n(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English pitance, from Anglo-French, piety, pity, dole, portion, from Medieval Latin pietantia, from pietant-, pietans, present participle of pietari to be charitable, from Latin pietas piety -- more at PITY
: a small portion, amount, or allowance; also : a meager wage or remuneration