halfpennyworth noun.
['heɪpǝƟ, 'heɪpnɪwǝƟ] Also ha'p'orth
['heɪpǝƟ].
[Old English healfpeniġwurÞ, formed as HALFPENNY, WORTH noun1.]As much as might be bought for a halfpenny; a very small amount.
Proverb:
Do not spoil the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲