sixpenny
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six·pen·ny
(sĭks′pĕn′ē, -pə-nē)adj.
1. Valued at, selling for, or worth sixpence.
2. Of little worth; paltry.
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sixpenny
(ˈsɪkspənɪ)adj
(Tools) (prenominal) (of a nail) two inches in length
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six•pen•ny
(ˈsɪksˌpɛn i, -pə ni)adj.
1. of the amount or value of sixpence; costing sixpence.
2. of trifling value; cheap; paltry.
3. noting a nail 2 in. (5 cm) long.
[1400–50]
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Adj. 1. [画像:sixpenny - of trifling worth]sixpenny - of trifling worth
cheap, inexpensive - relatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants"
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