sevenpenny

American  

[sev-uhn-pen-ee] / ˈsɛv ənˌpɛn i /

adjective

1. noting a nail 2¼ inches (6 centimeters) long. 7d

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Etymology

Origin of sevenpenny

First recorded in 1350–1400 for earlier sense “costing seven pence”; Middle English; see seven, penny ( def. )

Example Sentences

"Three sixpenny and four sevenpenny," I said casually, flicking the dust off my shoes with a handkerchief.

From Once a Week by Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander)

Thirdly, the sevenpenny reprint of the popular novel is ruining the already ruined six-shilling novel.

From Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 by Bennett, Arnold

Messrs Shaw, Hewlett, and Hope have written an official account of their impressions of the great sevenpenny question, and it appears in the current number of the Author.

From Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 by Bennett, Arnold

There is justice in England yet; but a well-known member of the trade has not noticed that the sevenpenny novel, in killing its own father, must kill itself.

From Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 by Bennett, Arnold

Well, it is notorious that if the sevenpenny publishers are publishing one particular book just now, that book is "Kipps."

From Books and Persons Being Comments on a Past Epoch 1908-1911 by Bennett, Arnold