truepenny

[ troo-pen-ee ]

/ ˈtruˌpɛn i /

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noun, plural true·pen·nies.

a trusty, honest fellow.

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Origin of truepenny

First recorded in 1580–90; true + penny

If I don't like Mr. Truepenny, why I can't help it; and there's an end.
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He might have been killed, and what would Mr. Truepenny have cared?
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"And much Mr. Truepenny would have helped you then, Ma'am," said the good girl.
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"Delighted, indeed," stammered Mr. Truepenny, colouring like a girl.
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"Oh, certainly, with pleasure—in the evening," said Truepenny.
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