Main Entry: pit·tance

Pronunciation: \ˈpi-t^ən(t)s\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English pitance, from Anglo-French, piety, pity, dole, portion, from Medieval Latin pietantia, from pietant-, pietans, present participle of pietari to be charitable, from Latin pietas piety — more at pity

Date: 14th century

: a small portion, amount, or allowance; also : a meager wage or remuneration