Pittance: alternatives and connections

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period); "travel allowance"; "my weekly allowance of two eggs"; "a child's allowance s…

Anything given gratuitously to relieve the poor, as money, food, or clothing; a gift of charity.

The laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). Hence, in the plural, an honorary garland or crown bestowed as a prize for victory or excellence, an…

A price, reward, gift, or favor bestowed or promised with a view to prevent the judgment or corrupt the conduct of a judge, witness, v…

To sell wine or victuals.

Of or pertaining to charity; springing from, or intended for, charity; relating to almsgiving; eleemosynary; as, a charitable institut…

A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.

Course of living or nourishment; what is eaten and drunk habitually; food; victuals; fare.

To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to deal out scantily or grudgingly.

of Dole

Full of dole or grief; expressing or exciting sorrow; sorrowful; sad; dismal.

of Dole

Sorrow; dole.

Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.

That which is given or bestowed upon the person or mind; gift of nature; accomplishment; natural capacity; talents; -- usually in the…

To lay out, apply, or employ in any way; to consume by use; to use up or distribute, either in payment or in donations; to spend; as,…

A gift or represent; something bestowed as an evidence of good will; a token of love; a knot of ribbons; something worn as a token of…

Some quality or endowment given to man by God; a preeminent and special talent or aptitude; power; faculty; as, the gift of wit; a gif…