sixpenny bit en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) Former (pre-decimalisation) British and Irish coins worth six old pennies.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sixpenny bits | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sixpenny-bit | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
have a sixpenny bit up one’s backside