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fourpennyworth

fourpennyworth noun: a portion worth fourpence.

Noun

fourpennyworth (plural fourpennyworths)

  1. (dated) A portion worth fourpence.
    • a fourpennyworth of rum

Forms of fourpennyworth

pluralfourpennyworths

Origin of fourpennyworth

From fourpenny + -worth.

Questions about fourpennyworth

What does fourpennyworth mean?
Fourpennyworth means a portion worth fourpence.
What part of speech is fourpennyworth?
Fourpennyworth is a noun.
What is the plural of fourpennyworth?
The plural of fourpennyworth is fourpennyworths.

Words near fourpennyworth in the dictionary

  1. fourpences
  2. fourpennies
  3. fourpenny
  4. fourpenny nail
  5. fourpenny nails
  6. fourpennyworth
  7. fourpennyworths
  8. fourpiece
  9. fourpieces
  10. fourplay
  11. fourplex

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