† ˈpittancyObs.rare. In 7 pitancy. [ad.med.L. pitāntia: see pittance.] = pittance n. 1. a1645Habington Surv.Worc. in Proc.Worc.Hist.Soc. III. 520 Assyned to the Sacrist of the Churche of Worcester..three marckes towards the Pitancy on the anniversary of Kinge John.