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Definition of Threepenny
1. Adjective. Used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long.
2. Adjective. Of trifling worth.
Similar to: Cheap, Inexpensive
Definition of Threepenny
1. a. Costing or worth three pence; hence, worth but little; poor; mean.
Definition of Threepenny
1. Adjective. Having a value or cost of threepence. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Threepenny
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Threepenny
Literary usage of Threepenny
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Congregational Review (1869)
"History of a threepenny Bit. pp. 216. 75 cents. Assorted Temperance Tracts — No.
1, to No. 50. 25 cents. THE ROUND TABLE. THE " GATES AJAR " IN POETRY. ..."
2. The Railways of England: Containing an an Account of Their Origin, Progress by James Gilbert (1839)
"In this Map will be found the boundaries of the Twopenny and threepenny Post
Deliveries ; the Gentlemen's Seats and Parks ; Railroads in progress; ..."
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