Bible Dictionaries
Pittance

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) An allowance of food bestowed in charity; a mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole.

(2):

(n.) A meager portion, quantity, or allowance; an inconsiderable salary or compensation.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Pittance'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/pittance.html. 1828.