hearth-penny en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English herthpeny, from Old English heorþpeniġ; from Old English heorþ (“hearth”) + Old English peniġ (“penny”).
Meanings
- Synonym of Peter's pence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hearth-pennies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |