threepenny

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English

Alternative forms

thrippenny, thruppeny

Etymology

three +‎ penny

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈθɹʌpəni/

Adjective

threepenny (not comparable)

Having a value or cost of threepence.
Of little worth; mean; vulgar.

Derived terms

threepenny bit

Noun

threepenny (plural threepennies)

A stamp worth three pence.

See also

triobolar

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