bawbee Synonyms
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bawbee Meaning
Wordnet
bawbee (n)
an old Scottish coin of little value
Webster
bawbee (n.)
A halfpenny.
bawbee Sentence Examples
- The old Scottish woman counted her bawbees carefully, her gnarled hands trembling.
- The bawbee was the smallest of the Scottish coins, worth a mere four farthings.
- The children played with bawbees in the street, tossing them high into the air.
- The beggar held out his cap for bawbees, his eyes pleading for sustenance.
- The traveler exchanged his gold for bawbees, as they were the only currency accepted in the remote village.
- The merchant weighed the bawbees on his scales, ensuring they were of the correct weight.
- The bawbee was often used as a bargaining chip in small transactions.
- The sound of bawbees clinking together filled the air as people counted their coins.
- The bawbee was a symbol of Scottish culture and history, representing both wealth and humble beginnings.
- The last bawbee was minted in 1960, ending an era of the iconic Scottish coin.
FAQs About the word bawbee
an old Scottish coin of little valueA halfpenny.
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The old Scottish woman counted her bawbees carefully, her gnarled hands trembling.
The bawbee was the smallest of the Scottish coins, worth a mere four farthings.
The children played with bawbees in the street, tossing them high into the air.
The beggar held out his cap for bawbees, his eyes pleading for sustenance.
