| 单词 | ninepence |
| 释义 | ninepence (once / 13712 pages) n WORD FAMILY ninepence: ninepences USAGE EXAMPLESIt was found by an old woman, who is said to have sold it to a shopkeeper in Drogheda for ninepence. Russell, T. O., Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland(2012) A nimble ninepence is better than a slow shilling. Preston, Thomas, Dictionary of English Proverbs and...(2012) "Three pounds, five and ninepence a day," said Mr. Booch, working in his head almost miraculously.... Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), Kipps—The Story of a Simple Soul(2012) n a coin worth nine pennies Hyper coin a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money |
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