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pensum.

allotment for weaving, wool given to be spun/woven; task/stint; homework;

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈpẽː.sũː]Classical-Latin[ˈpɛn.sum]
  1. allotment, portion, weight (of wool measured out to a slave to spin in a day)

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  2. work quota, a day’s work

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  3. task, job, duty, assignment, engagement

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Where this word comes from

Neuter of past participle of pendō.

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