ninepenny

[ nahyn-pen-ee; nahyn-puh-nee ]

adjective

1. noting a nail 2.75 inches (7 centimeters) long. : 9d
2. of the value of ninepence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ninepenny¹

First recorded in 1820–30; nine + penny

Example Sentences

In the previous chapter we spoke of the deep green shilling of 1862, which sells at �65 in an unused condition, and the ninepenny straw, catalogued at �30 when used.

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Tuesday, 25th.–Note from Lady Amberly as I sat sewing on my ninepenny dress.

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As the jury emerged from the Shepherd’s Bush, which was not till afternoon—for they had stayed to spend their ninepenny fees—there struck on their ears a mournful sound.

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But no word of the half of a ninepenny bit.

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That is to say, Mr. Hearty had taken off a halfpenny a pound from his tenpenny apples, and Mr. Black three farthings a bottle from his one and ninepenny lemon-squash.

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