fourpence
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fourpence
Example Sentences
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"Fourpence apiece for the fine ones," I answered glibly, hoping it was enough, "thrippence for the small ones; sixpence for a bunch of sweet peas, tuppence apiece for buttonhole carnations."
From Penelope's English Experiences by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith
Fourpence a-day was a labourer's wage, but what need had one of even fourpence, with his hut free and the food piling richly at his very door?
From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Munro, Neil
If you a bell turn over, without delay Fourpence unto the ringers you must pay; Or, if you strike, miscall, or do abuse, You must pay fourpence for the ringers’ use.
From Ecclesiastical Curiosities by Various
Fourpence remained,—and there would be a porter at Buryhamstreet!
From Marriage by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
First, when you do into the bellhouse come, Look if the ringers have convenient room, For if you do be an hindrance unto them, Fourpence you forfeit unto these gentlemen.
From Ecclesiastical Curiosities by Various
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