ninepenny

American  

[nahyn-pen-ee, nahyn-puh-nee] / ˈnaɪnˌpɛn i, ˈnaɪn pə ni /

adjective

1. noting a nail 2.75 inches (7 centimeters) long. 9d

2. of the value of ninepence.

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Etymology

Origin of ninepenny

First recorded in 1820–30; nine + penny

Example Sentences

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ninepenny

I do not expect to get a one and twopenny tea with a fine two and ninepenny flavour.

From A Tale of One City: the New Birmingham Papers Reprinted from the "Midland Counties Herald" by Thomas Anderton

She, like the ninepenny kettle of the song, "is Irish tu," and belongs to the well-known sept of the O'Killinghams.

From A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century by George Saintsbury

But no word of the half of a ninepenny bit.

From The MS. in a Red Box by John Arthur Hamilton

I’m always ashamed, as it is, to ask for ninepenny sailor’s knots and one-and-twopenny kid gloves at the shop.”

From My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life by Talbot Baines Reed

Mr. Wrenn could hardly keep his feet on the pavement as they scampered to it and got ninepenny seats.

From Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man by Sinclair Lewis