Eightpenny
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having a value or cost of eightpence. not-comparable
"In the eightpenny dormitories the beds are comfortable, but there are so many of them (as a rule at least forty to a room), and so close together, that it is impossible to get a quiet night."
Adjective
- 1 used of nail size; 2 1/2 in or 6.4 cm long wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"In the eightpenny dormitories the beds are comfortable, but there are so many of them (as a rule at least forty to a room), and so close together, that it is impossible to get a quiet night."
Etymology
From eight + penny.
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