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fourpenny

    [fôr′pə nē; for adj. 2 fôr′pen′ē]
adjective
  1. The definition of fourpenny designates the size of a nail.

    A nail size such as 1 3/8 inches for a fine nail or 1 1/2 inches for a standard nail are examples of fourpenny nails.

fourpenny

adjective

  1. costing or valued at fourpence
  2. designating a size of nail

noun

fourpence

fourpenny

Adjective

(not comparable)

  1. (dated) Costing fourpence.
Origin

four +‎ penny

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