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threepenny

/ˈθɹʌpəni/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about threepenny at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long.
  2. Of trifling worth.

Origin

From three + penny.

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