truepenny
[ troo-pen-ee ]
noun,plural true·pen·nies.
a trusty, honest fellow.
Origin of truepenny
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How to use truepenny in a sentence
If I don't like Mr. truepenny, why I can't help it; and there's an end.
Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) | VariousHe might have been killed, and what would Mr. truepenny have cared?
Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) | Various"And much Mr. truepenny would have helped you then, Ma'am," said the good girl.
Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) | Various"Delighted, indeed," stammered Mr. truepenny, colouring like a girl.
Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) | Various"Oh, certainly, with pleasure—in the evening," said truepenny.
Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) | Various
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