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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
PIT'TANCE, n. [The word signifies primarily, a portion of food allowed to a monk. The Spanish has pitar, to distribute allowances of meat, and pitancero, a person who distributes allowances, or a friar who lives on charity.]
An allowance of food bestowed in charity; a
mess of victuals; hence, a small charity gift; a dole.
"A good
pitaunce." Chaucer.
One half only of this pittance was ever given him in money. Macaulay. A meager portion, quantity, or allowance;
an inconsiderable salary or compensation.
"The small
pittance of learning they received." Swift.
The inconsiderable pittance of faithful professors. Fuller. | ||||||||