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truepenny

[ troo-pen-ee ]

/ ˈtruˌpɛn i /

noun, plural true·pen·nies.

a trusty, honest fellow.

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Origin of truepenny

First recorded in 1580–90; true + penny

Words nearby truepenny

truelove, truelove knot, Trueman, true north, true pelvis, truepenny, true rhyme, true rib, true time, true to, true vocal cord

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Example sentences from the Web for truepenny

"A very nice sermon," said Mr. Truepenny, trying to say something.
Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)|Various
He might have been killed, and what would Mr. Truepenny have cared?
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"Church," said Mr. Truepenny, as if the word half stuck between his lips.
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"Delighted, indeed," stammered Mr. Truepenny, colouring like a girl.
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Which made it plain to me that he had something on his mind: and that something—oh, how I did abominate that Mr. Truepenny.
Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)|Various

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