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THREEPENNY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does threepenny mean?
• THREEPENNY (adjective)
The adjective THREEPENNY has 2 senses:
1. used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long
2. of trifling worth
Familiarity information: THREEPENNY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long
Similar:
sized (having a specified size)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of trifling worth
Synonyms:
sixpenny; threepenny; tuppeny; two-a-penny; twopenny; twopenny-halfpenny
Similar:
cheap; inexpensive (relatively low in price or charging low prices)
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