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paltry

pal·try [ páwltree ] (comparative pal·tri·er, superlative pal·tri·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. insignificant: insignificant or unimportant
a paltry sum of money

2. despicable: low and contemptible

[Mid-16th century. Probably < Scots, N English dialect pelt "coarse cloth, rubbish"]

pal·tri·ly adverb
pal·tri·ness noun
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