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Definition of Ninepence
1. Noun. A coin worth nine pennies.
Definition of Ninepence
1. n. An old English silver coin, worth nine pence.
Definition of Ninepence
1. Noun. (obsolete British) A former British silver coin, worth nine old pennies. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete British) Nine old pennies. ¹
3. Noun. (obsolete New England) A Spanish real, valued at twelve and a half cents. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ninepence
Literary usage of Ninepence
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The wedding day in all ages and countries by Edward J. Wood (1869)
"... their Wards — Infant Marriages — Betrothal Customs—The Nuptial Kiss—Breaking
Money—Crooked ninepence—Locks of Hair—Tokens of Engagement—Love Pledges. ..."
2. A History of Taxation and Taxes in England: From the Earliest Times to the by Stephen Dowell (1884)
"Repeal of the ' war ninepence.' The question of ' the Arrow.' Defeat of the ministry.
Dissolution of parliament. Settlement of the duties on tea and sugar ..."
3. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley (1901)
"... and ninepence lasted through three generations, at least, in the county of
Durham. D'Aeth now takes the place of Death in our modern directories, ..."
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