fourpenny

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

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.

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adjective

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

noun

fourpence
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