half-a-dollar

noun

1. See half-crown
   slang.
   another name for a half-crown

Example Sentences

If you want half-a-dollar with which to buy a spade, and go out and dig for your living, I'll give it to you cheerfully.

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Before we said good-bye, one of the old priests implored to be allowed to dive into the water for half-a-dollar.

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This she always does in the best possible country style, at the moderate charge of half-a-dollar per head.

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The men employed upon this work are usually paid by the job, and probably each will receive half-a-dollar for his share.

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The company pay a proportion, by the gentlemen procuring tickets to admit themselves and ladies for half-a-dollar, about 2s.

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