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   paltry , a. [Compar. Paltrier ; superl. Paltriest.] [Cf. Prov. E. paltry refuse, rubbish, LG. palterig ragged, palte, palter, a rag, a tatter, Dan. pialt, Sw. palta, pl. paltor.] Mean; vile; worthless; despicable; contemptible; pitiful; trifling; as, a paltry excuse; paltry gold.
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   The paltry prize is hardly worth the cost.
   Byron.
   
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   Syn. -- See Contemptible.
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