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.