fivepenny

[ fahyv-pen-ee ]

adjective

1. noting a nail 1.75 inches (4.4 centimeters) long. : 5d
2. worth five pence.

fivepenny

/ ˈfaɪvpənɪ /

adjective

1. prenominal (of a nail) one and three-quarters of an inch in length

Word History and Origins

Origin of fivepenny¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; five + penny ( def 6 )

Example Sentences

Aquamarine said it planned "ultimately" to deploy between 40 and 50 devices along the coast at Lag na Greine, near Fivepenny Borve.

From BBC

Whilst speaking of the length of currency enjoyed by stamps, it may be well to say that, of all the adhesive specimens issued throughout the world, the large fivepenny green, New South Wales, remained unchanged for a longer period than any other; whilst the Queen Victoria penny embossed envelope, with a light pink stamp—not, of course, an adhesive—was current still longer, being on sale from 1841 to 1902.

From Project Gutenberg

The large fivepenny, sixpenny, eightpenny, and shilling often had unusually wide margins when perforated.

From Project Gutenberg

The two sites lie between Siadar and Fivepenny and also Bagh Dhail Beag and Traigh Shanndaigh.

From BBC

A little fivepenny bit, my lord—the last trifle your honor's glory has in the corner of your pocket, that you 'll never miss, and that 'll sweeten ould Molly's tay to-night?

From Project Gutenberg