moneyworth

English

Etymology

From Middle English moneye worth; equivalent to money + worth.

Pronunciation

Noun

moneyworth (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) That which is equivalent or superior to money in value; money's worth.
    • 1604, George Dovvname, Lectures on the XV. Pſalme, Adam Iſlip, page 153:
      And whereas I ſay it is either mony, or money worth: this money worth reacheth farre []
    • 1719, Edward Hatton, “The Explanation of VVords”, in The Merchant's Magazine, 7th edition, page 241:
      Fond or Fund.] A Foundation or Stock in Money, or Moneyworth.
    • 1879, Chas. McArmor, The New Handbook of Vienna [] , 2nd edition, Otto Maass, page 106:
      Here the proprietor has had the good sense of holding on to the good old fashion of giving his customers their moneyworth of good wines and liquors.
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