Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Habington (1560–1647), antiquary. From post-classical Latin pitantiapittance; compare -y, and see -ancy.
Definition of pittancy in US English:
pittancy
nounˈpɪt(ə)nsi
rare
Pittance.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Habington (1560–1647), antiquary. From post-classical Latin pitantia pittance; compare -y, and see -ancy.