Pittance

n.	1.	An allowance of food bestowed in charity; a mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole. One half only of this pittance was ever given him in money. - Macaulay.
	2.	A meager portion, quantity, or allowance; an inconsiderable salary or compensation. The inconsiderable pittance of faithful professors. - Fuller.

Noun

1.

pittance - an inadequate payment; "they work all day for a mere pittance"

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