threepenny

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

thrippenny, thruppeny

Etymology[edit]

three +‎ penny

Pronunciation[edit]

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈθɹʌpəni/

Adjective[edit]

threepenny (not comparable)

Having a value or cost of threepence.
Of little worth; mean; vulgar.

Derived terms[edit]

threepenny bit

Noun[edit]

threepenny (plural threepennies)

A stamp worth three pence.

See also[edit]

triobolar

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