Definitions of threepenny [ˈθrɪp ə ni, ˈθrɛp-, ˈθrʌp-; ˈθriˌpɛn i]

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Definition of 'threepenny'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (adj.) threepenny
of the amount or value of threepence.

2. threepenny
of little worth.

Etymology: (1400–50)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (adj) threepenny
used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long

2. (adj) sixpenny, threepenny, twopenny, tuppeny, two-a-penny, twopenny-halfpenny
of trifling worth

Definition of 'threepenny'

Webster Dictionary

1. (adj) threepenny
costing or worth three pence; hence, worth but little; poor; mean

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