ninepenny

[ nahyn-pen-ee; nahyn-puh-nee ]

adjective

1. noting a nail 2.75 inches (7 centimeters) long. : 9d
2. of the value of ninepence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ninepenny¹

First recorded in 1820–30; nine + penny

Example Sentences

You can't expect to get much for the contents of a ninepenny puzzle, not even the price of a cab fare, Pugh.

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She, like the ninepenny kettle of the song, "is Irish tu," and belongs to the well-known sept of the O'Killinghams.

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I see a real good ninepenny paper once, all covered over with green brakes.

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I heard the clink of approaching glasses—the ninepenny creams.

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