threepenny

English edit

Alternative forms edit

thrippenny, thruppeny

Etymology edit

three +‎ penny

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈθɹʌpəni/

Adjective edit

threepenny (not comparable)

Having a value or cost of threepence.
Of little worth; mean; vulgar.

Derived terms edit

threepenny bit

Noun edit

threepenny (plural threepennies)

A stamp worth three pence.

See also edit

triobolar

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