SIXPENNY

sixpenny, threepenny, twopenny, tuppeny, two-a-penny, twopenny-halfpenny

(adjective) of trifling worth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

sixpenny (not comparable)

Worth six pennies.

(dated) Cheap; worthless.

Noun

sixpenny (plural sixpennies)

A publication costing sixpence.

A stamp worth sixpence.

Source: Wiktionary


Six"pen`ny, a.

Definition: Of the value of, or costing, sixpence; as, a sixpenny loaf.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 February 2025

BARGAIN

(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”


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