ninepence
Americannoun
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(used with a plural verb) nine pennies.
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a former shilling of Great Britain, issued under Elizabeth I for use in Ireland, debased so that it was used in England as a ninepenny piece.
Etymology
Origin of ninepence
Example Sentences
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She lived many years on a pension of ninepence a week, and yet she saved £5, which, at her own request, was laid out on her funeral.
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It was found by an old woman, who is said to have sold it to a shopkeeper in Drogheda for ninepence.
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Three pounds, seventeen and ninepence over, to be exact.
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A nimble ninepence is better than a slow shilling.
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"Three pounds, five and ninepence a day," said Mr. Booch, working in his head almost miraculously....
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