penny university en · NOUN
Etymology
From penny + university. From the cost of a coffee being pence and the debating that took place within the premises on all topics great and high.
Meanings
- (archaic, obsolete, slang) Synonym of coffee shop or coffeehouse (“a cafe”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| penny universities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |