half-a-crown
Britishnoun
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We used to queue for half-a-crown standing tickets at the School Camp, under canvas along the Avon.
From The Guardian • Jun. 30, 2012
Subscriptions, which should not exceed half-a-crown, should be sent to the Steward of J.C.R.,
From Time Magazine Archive
I do not think this step will make you frown: The sum involved is only half-a-crown.
From Time Magazine Archive
A village caterer served tea at half-a-crown a plate.
From Time Magazine Archive
Which is most corrupt, he that lies, like a knight of the post, for half-a-crown and a dinner, or he that does it for the more substantial consideration of a thousand pounds a year?
From ?sop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices. by ?sop
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