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ninepence

[ nahyn-pens, -puhns ]

noun

  1. (used with a plural verb) British. nine pennies.
  2. a former shilling of Great Britain, issued under Elizabeth I for use in Ireland, debased so that it was used in England as a ninepenny piece.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ninepence1

First recorded in 1540–50; nine + pence
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Example Sentences

She lived many years on a pension of ninepence a week, and yet she saved £5, which, at her own request, was laid out on her funeral.

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It was found by an old woman, who is said to have sold it to a shopkeeper in Drogheda for ninepence.

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Three pounds, seventeen and ninepence over, to be exact.

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A nimble ninepence is better than a slow shilling.

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"Three pounds, five and ninepence a day," said Mr. Booch, working in his head almost miraculously....

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