scrape-penny en · NOUN
Etymology
Compound of scrape + penny. Attested in 1584, in the writing of Thomas Lodge, author and physician.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A miser.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scrape-pennies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
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