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eight penny nail

eight penny nail is the alternative form of eightpenny nail.

Meaning of eightpenny nail

Noun

eightpenny nail (plural eightpenny nails)

  1. (dated) A nail 2.5 inches (6.35 centimeters) in length.

Forms of eight penny nail

pluraleight penny nails

Questions about eight penny nail

What is eight penny nail the alternative form of?
Eight penny nail is the alternative form of eightpenny nail.

Words near eight penny nail in the dictionary

  1. Eight Legions
  2. eight o'clock
  3. Eight Off
  4. eight pack
  5. eight packs
  6. eight penny nail
  7. eight penny nails
  8. Eight Precepts
  9. Eight Section Brocade
  10. eight thousand
  11. eight-ball

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