sixpenny

American  

[siks-pen-ee, -puh-nee] / ˈsɪksˌpɛn i, -pə ni /

adjective

1. of the amount or value of sixpence; costing sixpence.

2. of trifling value; cheap; paltry.

3. noting a nail 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. 6d

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sixpenny British  

/ ˈsɪkspənɪ /

adjective

1. (prenominal) (of a nail) two inches in length

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Etymology

Origin of sixpenny

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; six, penny ( def. )

Example Sentences

All this happened in about the time that it would take a sixpenny rocket to start off with its fiery swish, bend down from its climax and disperse itself in thunder and coloured stars.

From Literature

He makes frets from sixpenny nails with the heads and points cut off, and he buys used string tighteners from music stores.

From Washington Times

When Lane finally brought the sixpenny Penguins into the world, they bore the logo that would last until 1949, when it was refined to become the one we know today.

From The Guardian

That, as Cissy put it, "would be as good as a sixpenny surprise-packet to them."

From Project Gutenberg

"That" was a batch of thrice precious literature in the shape of sixpenny editions of novels and magazines.

From Project Gutenberg