Associations to the word «Fourpenny»

Wiktionary

FOURPENNY, adjective. (dated) Costing fourpence.
FOURPENNY NAIL, noun. (dated) A nail 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) in length.

Dictionary definition

FOURPENNY, adjective. Used of nail size; 1 3/8 in or 3.8 cm long.

Wise words

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