moneyworth

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈmʌnɪˌwɜːθ/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈmʌniˌwɚθ/

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^[1], 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^[2], 7th edition, page 241:

     Fond or Fund.] A Foundation or Stock in Money, or Moneyworth.

   • 1879, Chas. McArmor, The New Handbook of Vienna […] ‎^[3], 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.