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truepenny

[ troo-pen-ee ]

noun

, plural true·pen·nies.
  1. a trusty, honest fellow.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of truepenny1

First recorded in 1580–90; true + penny

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Example Sentences

If I don't like Mr. Truepenny, why I can't help it; and there's an end.

He might have been killed, and what would Mr. Truepenny have cared?

"And much Mr. Truepenny would have helped you then, Ma'am," said the good girl.

"Delighted, indeed," stammered Mr. Truepenny, colouring like a girl.

"Oh, certainly, with pleasure—in the evening," said Truepenny.

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