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NINEPENNY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ninepenny mean?
• NINEPENNY (adjective)
The adjective NINEPENNY has 1 sense:
1. used of nail size; 2 3/4 in or 7 cm long
Familiarity information: NINEPENNY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Used of nail size; 2 3/4 in or 7 cm long
Similar:
sized (having a specified size)
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