Meaning Of The Word Halfpenny

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halfpenny
countable noun: A halfpenny was a small British coin which was worth half a penny.

halfpenny in American English
a former British coin equal to half a penny
worth a halfpenny, or very little; trifling

halfpenny in American Englishfor 1for 2
adjective: of the price or value of a halfpenny
noun: a bronze coin of the United Kingdom, equal to half a penny: use phased out in 1984

halfpenny in British English
noun: a small British coin worth half a new penny, withdrawn from circulation in 1985
noun: halfpenny

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