three-halfpennyworth
usually contr. -ha'porth (-ˈheɪpəθ).
[Cf. halfpennyworth.]
As much as is worth, or costs, three-halfpence.
| c 1440 Promp. Parv. 492/2 Thre halpworthe, trissis. 1692 Southerne Wives Excuse i. i, Three halfperth of farthings. 1901 Essex Weekly News 15 Mar. 6/1 Deceased only had three ha'porth of beer. |