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Pennyworth

usgb/ˈpeniwɜːrθ/Volume
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Historical ValuePlay
Reflects the buying power of a penny in older times, indicating nostalgic or historical contexts. SlideA pint of milk was a pennyworth in my great-grandmother's day.
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Economic ChangesPlay
Shows how inflation has changed the value of money over time. SlideBack then, a pennyworth of bread could feed a family.
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Childhood MemoriesPlay
Often used to express sentimental value associated with childhood or the past. SlideShe cherished the pennyworth of caramel toffees from her youth.