Ninepenny

adj, noun

adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A relatively cheap seat in a cinema, costing ninepence. historical
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a value or cost of ninepence. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    used of nail size; 2 3/4 in or 7 cm long wordnet

Synonyms

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Etymology

From nine + penny.

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