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baw·bee noun or bau·bee \ˈbȧ(ˌ)bē, ˈbȯ- ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ (-s) Etymology: probably after Alexander Orrok, laird of Sillebawbe, appointed mintmaster 1538 1. : an old Scottish billon coin issued by James V and Mary, Queen of Scots, at three halfpence 2. : a Scottish copper coin worth sixpence issued by Charles II and William III 3. : a unit of value equivalent to a bawbee coin < half-bawbee coins were made > 4. : an English halfpenny 5. : something of small value : trifle < no Scotsman who can write worth a bawbee is ever quite happy until he has done a book about his glorious native tipple — Clifton Fadiman > |