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EIGHTPENNY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does eightpenny mean?
• EIGHTPENNY (adjective)
The adjective EIGHTPENNY has 1 sense:
1. used of nail size; 2 1/2 in or 6.4 cm long
Familiarity information: EIGHTPENNY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Used of nail size; 2 1/2 in or 6.4 cm long
Similar:
sized (having a specified size)
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