fourpence
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fourpence
Example Sentences
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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
Nevertheless she asked presently what the Testament cost, and when Elspeth answered "Fourpence," offered her the money.
From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
Fourpence was paid for stamp duty on each sheet, amounting on the whole to 2000l. paid to Government for stamp duty, exclusive of paper duty.
From The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress by Jackson, Mason
Fourpence remained,—and there would be a porter at Buryhamstreet!
From Marriage by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
Fourpence worth of biscuits seemed to Frank an insufficient supply of food for two people who are to be on the sea for the whole day.
From Priscilla's Spies by Birmingham, George A.
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