Twelvepenny

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a value or cost of twelvepence. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Trifling; insignificant. archaic, not-comparable

Etymology

From twelve + penny.

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