half dime
noun
a silver coin of the U.S., equal to five cents, issued 1794–1805 and 1829–73.
Origin of half dime
1An Americanism dating back to 1785–95
Words Nearby half dime
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How to use half dime in a sentence
The little street-sweeper's arms ached fearfully, but his pocket was full of pennies, interspersed with an occasional half-dime.
The Fatal Glove | Clara Augusta Jones TraskOur Half-Dime packets of choice seed are planted by thousands in all parts of America.
The Youth's Companion | VariousAt Coney, a dime will buy almost anything except what a half-dime will buy.
From Place to Place | Irvin S. CobbIt came to pass that a certain half-dime blood-and-thunder182 pamphlet had a great vogue in the tribe at this particular time.
Whilomville Stories | Stephen CraneHe transferred two more dimes and a half-dime from the drawer to the table.
Glengarry Schooldays | Ralph Connor
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