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† ˈfennin, fenny Obs. [Corruption of Ger. pfenni(n)g.] English names for the German coin pfennig, worth c 1895 about a tenth of a penny.
1611Coryat Crudities 465 Tinne money called fennies. 1756Nugent Gr. Tour II. 61 In most of the king of Prussia's dominions, the moneys are expressed by crowns..grosses, and fennins. |