ninepence (Meaning)
Wordnet
ninepence (n)
a coin worth nine pennies
Webster
ninepence (n.)
An old English silver coin, worth nine pence.
A New England name for the Spanish real, a coin formerly current in the United States, as valued at twelve and a half cents.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ninepence
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ninepence Sentence Examples
- The young prince was given ninepence by his father for his weekly allowance.
- The old woman begged for ninepence, but passersby ignored her pleas.
- A loaf of bread cost ninepence in those days, a hefty sum for a poor family.
- The ragged boy earned ninepence for running errands in the busy marketplace.
- The manor house required ninepence per day for repairs and upkeep.
- A pint of ale at the local tavern cost ninepence, a popular price among weary travelers.
- The farmer paid ninepence for each dozen eggs from his flock of hens.
- The traveling minstrel collected ninepence from the villagers for his evening performance.
- The wealthy merchant paid ninepence for a pound of the finest wool.
- The ninepence she had saved up bought her a small token to remember her journey.
FAQs About the word ninepence
a coin worth nine penniesAn old English silver coin, worth nine pence., A New England name for the Spanish real, a coin formerly current in the United States, a
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The young prince was given ninepence by his father for his weekly allowance.
The old woman begged for ninepence, but passersby ignored her pleas.
A loaf of bread cost ninepence in those days, a hefty sum for a poor family.
The ragged boy earned ninepence for running errands in the busy marketplace.
