What does threepenny mean?
Definitions for threepenny
ˈθrɪp ə ni, ˈθrɛp-, ˈθrʌp-; ˈθriˌpɛn ithree·pen·ny
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Princeton's WordNet
threepennyadjective
used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long
sixpenny, threepenny, twopenny, tuppeny, two-a-penny, twopenny-halfpennyadjective
of trifling worth
Wiktionary
threepennyadjective
Having a value or cost of threepence.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Threepennyadjective
Vulgar; mean.
Etymology: triobolaris, Lat.
ChatGPT
threepenny
Threepenny refers to something that costs or is worth three pennies. Historically, it was a British coin worth three old pennies. The term may also be used metaphorically to refer to something of little value or inexpensive.
Webster Dictionary
Threepennyadjective
costing or worth three pence; hence, worth but little; poor; mean
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of threepenny in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of threepenny in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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