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单词 ninepenny
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Definition of ninepenny in English:

ninepenny

adjective ˈnʌɪnpəniˈnʌɪnp(ə)ni
historical
  • 1Valued at or costing ninepence.

  • 2Designating alternative names for the game of nine men's morris, as "ninepenny marl", "ninepenny miracle", "ninepenny morris".

noun ˈnʌɪnpəniˈnʌɪnp(ə)ni
historical
  • Something costing or worth ninepence. rare.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Lithgow (1582–c1645), traveller. From nine + penny.

 
 

Definition of ninepenny in US English:

ninepenny

adjective
historical
  • 1Valued at or costing ninepence.

  • 2Designating alternative names for the game of nine men's morris, as "ninepenny marl", "ninepenny miracle", "ninepenny morris".

noun
historical
  • Something costing or worth ninepence. rare.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Lithgow (1582–c1645), traveller. From nine + penny.

 
 
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