释义 |
three-halfpennyworth usually contr. -ha'porth |-ˈheɪpəθ|. [Cf. halfpennyworth.] As much as is worth, or costs, three-halfpence.
c1440Promp. Parv. 492/2 Thre halpworthe, trissis. 1692Southerne Wives Excuse i. i, Three halfperth of farthings. 1901Essex Weekly News 15 Mar. 6/1 Deceased only had three ha'porth of beer. |