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ha'penny

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈheɪpni/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A halfpenny; a former British and Irish coin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ireland, UK, historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an English coin worth half a penny

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: halfpenny

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: coin

History

Etymology

Contraction of halfpenny.