ha'penny

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Noun ha'penny has 1 sense

halfpenny, ha'penny - an English coin worth half a penny
--₁ is a kind of coin

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Ha'penny

Description:

Ha'penny refers to a half-penny, a former British coin that was worth half of a penny. It was in circulation from the 17th to the 20th century. The term ha'penny is also used colloquially to refer to a small amount of money or value.

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Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: British Coin

As a noun, ha'penny refers to a former British coin that was worth half of a penny. It was typically made of copper and became obsolete in the mid-20th century.

Sample Sentence: I found an old ha'penny in my grandfather's coin collection.

Sense 2: Amount of Money

Colloquially, ha'penny can be used to describe a small amount of money or value, often used in phrases or idioms.

Sample Sentence: He wouldn't spend a ha'penny on anything that isn't on sale.