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threepenny en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈθɹʌpəni/ (UK)

Etymology

From three + penny.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Having a value or cost of threepence.
2. (not-comparable) Of little worth; mean; vulgar.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
thruppeny		alternative	lexicographic
thrippenny		alternative	lexicographic

Deriveds

threepenny bit · threepennyworth

threepenny en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈθɹʌpəni/ (UK)

Etymology

From three + penny.

Meanings

1. A stamp worth three pence.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
thruppeny		alternative	lexicographic
threepennies	Number=Plur		lexicographic
thrippenny		alternative	lexicographic

Relateds

triobolar