His wits were sent him for a token, \ But in the carriage crack'd and broken. \ Like commendation nine-pence, crookt \ With—to and from my love—it lookt.
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Ninepence
Synonyms for "ninepence"
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I had sold it to her that morning for ninepence; the real price was a shilling, but it was somewhat shopworn.
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