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ninepenny

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a value or cost of ninepence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A relatively cheap seat in a cinema, costing ninepence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

used of nail size; 2 3/4 in or 7 cm long

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From nine + penny.